Cloud Architect

Peraton • Herndon, VA

1d • $146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures—working alongside experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration to drive the next generation of airspace technology.
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to lead the transformation of FAA BNATCS systems into a modern, information-centric NAS architecture. Based in Herndon, VA , this is a high-impact role where you will define cloud strategy, guide architectural evolution, and help modernize mission-critical systems that support the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace. As a senior technical leader, you will drive cloud adoption across complex federal environments—ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with federal standards. You will work at the intersection of enterprise architecture, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and operations to deliver actionable strategies that enable the next generation of NAS capabilities.
This is more than a cloud role—it’s an opportunity to lead a critical modernization effort at the heart of U.S. aviation. Your work will directly support the evolution of the National Airspace System, ensuring it is ready for future demands while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and reliability.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise IT, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree is required (an additional 4 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)
• Deep expertise in h ybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and c loud migration and application modernization strategies
• Strong knowledge of f ederal cybersecurity frameworks (FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53) and Z ero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or DoD programs
• Background in mission-critical or safety-critical systems
• ITIL certification and experience integrating cloud into IT service management (ITSM)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) programs
• Familiarity with t eal-time systems and low-latency architecture and e dge computing in operational environments
• Background in n etwork architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and AI Ops and observability platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud assessments and define forward-looking architecture strategies for NAS modernization
• Provide technical leadership and governance across cloud adoption initiatives
• Design and guide implementation of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Develop strategies for application modernization and cloud migration
• Ensure alignment with FAA mission objectives , operational requirements, and federal compliance frameworks
• Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive adoption of secure-by-design principles , including Zero Trust Architecture
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for executive stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level