The Senior Systems Architect provides technical leadership in the design and development of solutions for complex application and enterprise architecture challenges. This role guides the development of application architectures, APIs, data services, platform services, cloud services, and infrastructure services to meet user requirements, support mission needs, and align with strategic goals and Enterprise Architecture standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Technical Leadership- Guide Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures, ensuring traceability to Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise requirements.
- Provide architectural guidance across application, API, data, platform, cloud, and infrastructure services.
- Evaluate architectural approaches and guide the development of solutions that align with enterprise objectives, user requirements, and evolving technology.
- Guide the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and business problems to identify opportunities to automate, enhance, or improve existing systems.
- Evaluate computer system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to inform architecture and solution development.
- Translate user and enterprise requirements into effective solution architecture approaches.
- Guide Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in developing proposed changes to solution architecture designs based on requirements analysis, emerging technologies, and evolving mission needs.
- Ensure proposed architecture changes remain aligned with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise requirements, and strategic objectives.
- Provide mentorship and technical direction to junior architecture staff.
Location: This role is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program; or equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
- 12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant areas, including:
- Enterprise Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Data Architecture
- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
- Previous National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and/or National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG)/Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) program or project experience.
- Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program or project experience.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program.
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
- Federated Enterprise Architect Certification, such as Certified Enterprise Architect.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, or equivalent additional experience
- 12 or more years of relevant government or industry experience
- Experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, DoDAF, and IC Program Architecture Guidance
- Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience
- Previous Intelligence Community or Department of Defense program or project experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI eligibility and pass a polygraph
- Master’s degree in a related STEM field
- Working knowledge of MBSE processes, tools, and languages
- Federated Enterprise Architect certification, such as Certified Enterprise Architect
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
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