We are seeking a Senior-Level Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and guidance to Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in the design and development of solutions for complex application problems. This role will support API design, data services, platform services, cloud services, and infrastructure services, ensuring solutions meet user requirements, align with strategic goals, and maintain traceability to the Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide guidance to Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures, ensuring traceability to the Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise requirements.
- Guide the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to identify opportunities to automate or improve existing systems.
- Evaluate computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to inform architecture and solution design.
- Guide Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in developing proposed changes to solution architecture designs based on analysis of requirements and emerging technologies.
Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA.
QualificationsQualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program, or equivalent senior-level experience as a Systems Architect.
- 12 years' of relevant working experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 12+ years' of relevant, Senior-level working experience 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)
- TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.
Desired:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, 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.
- Working knowledge of the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
- Knowledge of GEOINT collections (e.g., GIMS) and data management (e.g., NCL) workflows and systems.
- Knowledge of imagery products and associated standards.
- Working knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Experience across the systems development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis through testing and deployment.
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, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, or equivalent senior-level Systems Architect experience
- 12 or more years of relevant senior-level experience in government or industry
- Experience with Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Data Architecture
- Experience with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
- Experience with Intelligence Community Program Architecture Guidance (IC PAG)
- TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering processes, tools, and languages
- Federated Enterprise Architect certification, such as Certified Enterprise Architect
- Working knowledge of the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
- Knowledge of GEOINT collections, including GIMS, and data management workflows and systems, including NCL
- Knowledge of imagery products and associated standards
- Working knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Experience across the systems development life cycle from requirements analysis through testing and deployment
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
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.







