Enterprise Architect, Senior Advisor

Peraton • Washington, DC

12d • $146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Advisor to contribute to enterprise architecture and system design for secure, distributed environments supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions. The role supports architecture artifacts and standards, system integration across on-premises, government cloud, and edge environments, and application of architectural frameworks and security requirements. The position works with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity management, and application teams, and participates in architecture reviews, modernization planning, and research into emerging technologies for classified environments.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of hire and ability to obtain SCI/Q.
• Required education and experience combinations: 12 years of experience with a BS/BA; at least 10 years with an MS/MA; at least 7 years with a PhD; or 16 years with a high school diploma. Experience may be substituted for education.
• At least 6 years of IT experience, including 3 or more years in architecture, systems engineering, or technical design within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• 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.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Active Directory and hybrid identity architectures.
• Practical experience with 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 Intelligence Community environments.
• Experience working within large multi-contractor programs or major IT modernization initiatives.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Entra ID).
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator.
• SC-300: Identity & Access Administrator.
• AZ-800 / AZ-801: Administering and Configuring Windows Server Hybrid.
• MD-102: Endpoint Administrator.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
• CompTIA Cloud+.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and maintaining 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 processes, and implementation planning under senior architects' guidance.
• Help ensure compliance with RMF, ICD 503, and NIST 800-53 security frameworks.
• Participate in implementing Zero Trust, microservices, containerization, and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity management, and application teams to support cohesive, secure designs.
• Support integration and modernization of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, hybrid AD environments, and identity governance and role-based access control in classified environments.
• Assist with AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure Government architecture, 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 benefits.
• 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 (PTO) for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.
• 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: High school or GED