Expert Level Systems Architect

Peraton • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking an Expert-Level Systems Architect to help lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale solutions supporting complex mission needs across the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will define and guide architectures for applications, APIs, data services, platforms, cloud services, and infrastructure—ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, and long-term mission outcomes.
This position is ideal for a senior architect who enjoys operating at both the strategic and technical levels, influencing enterprise direction while mentoring the next generation of architects.
What You’ll Do
As an Expert Systems Architect, you will work closely with Government stakeholders to design, assess, and evolve solution architectures aligned to enterprise goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, or:
• 4 additional years of relevant experience with no degree, or
• 2 additional years of relevant experience with a non-STEM degree.
• 18+ years of experience in government or industry supporting one or more of the following areas:
• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Data Architecture
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Intelligence Community Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
• Prior IC and/or DoD program or project experience.
• TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
• Federated Enterprise Architecture certification (Certified Enterprise Architect).
• National Defense University (NDU), College of Information and Cyberspace – Enterprise Architecture Certification.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale modernization or transformation initiatives within GEOINT or IC mission environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government in directing the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures aligned to Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards and requirements.
• Ensure architectural traceability to enterprise strategies, requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Guide analysis of user requirements, workflows, system capabilities, and technical constraints to modernize and improve existing solutions.
• Lead development of architectural changes based on evolving mission needs and emerging technologies.
• Support architecture decisions across applications, APIs, data services, platforms, cloud services, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate solution options for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of senior-, mid-, and junior-level systems architects.
• Provide expert technical guidance to support enterprise modernization and integration efforts.

Benefits

• Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees