Enterprise Architect, Senior Advisor

Peraton • Washington, DC

11d • $146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Advisor to contribute to enterprise architecture and secure system design for Intelligence Community or Department of Defense environments. The role supports enterprise architecture development and maintenance, system integration across on-premises, government cloud, and edge environments, and modernization of identity, access, and directory technologies. It also supports cloud architecture, security compliance, architecture reviews, and evaluation of emerging technologies for potential use in classified environments.

The position works with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity management, and application teams to develop cohesive and secure designs. The Senior Advisor participates in solution design reviews and Architecture Review Boards, supporting documentation, analysis, recommendations, and implementation planning under guidance from senior architects.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of hire and ability to obtain SCI/Q.
• At least 6 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in architecture, systems engineering, or technical design within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Required total experience varies by education: 12 years with a bachelor's degree, at least 10 years with a master's degree, at least 7 years with a Ph.D., or 16 years with a high school diploma. Experience can be substituted for education.
• Experience supporting enterprise-grade architectures for secure, distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of IC compliance standards, including ICD 503, RMF, and NIST 800-53.
• Practical experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government cloud services, Microsoft Active Directory and hybrid identity architectures, and secure network design, data flows, and system integration.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Zero Trust concepts and identity-centric security architectures.
• Experience with container platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or DevSecOps tooling.
• Familiarity with big data platforms, AI/ML pipelines, or advanced analytics in IC environments.
• Experience operating within large multi-contractor programs or major IT modernization initiatives.
• Microsoft Cloud and Identity certifications, including Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Entra ID), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Microsoft directory and infrastructure certifications, including MS-102, SC-300, AZ-800/AZ-801, or MD-102.
• Cloud architecture and security certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or CompTIA Cloud+.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts, reference models, diagrams, and technical standards.
• Support system design and integration across on-premises data centers, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and edge systems.
• Assist in applying architectural frameworks such as DoDAF and TOGAF.
• Support solution design reviews, technology selection, and implementation planning under guidance from senior architects.
• Help ensure compliance with RMF, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53 security frameworks.
• Participate in implementation of Zero Trust, microservices, containerization, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity management, and application teams on cohesive and secure designs.
• Support integration and modernization of identity, access, and directory technologies, including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, hybrid AD environments, role-based access control, and identity governance in classified environments.
• Assist with AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure Government architecture design, including networking, IAM, landing zones, and security controls.
• Participate in Architecture Review Boards, preparing documentation, analysis, and recommendations.
• Research emerging technologies and draft assessments for potential use within classified environments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed