Network Architect

Peraton • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • $104,000 - $166,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Network Architect - S ME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Responsibilities: As a Network Architect - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Network Archite ct or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with BS/BA , or 6 years ’ experience with MS/MA , or 4 years ’ experience with PhD . OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 years with AS/AA
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 441 Network Operations Specialist, advanced level / ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with BS/BA , or 10 years ’ experience with MS/MA , or 7 years ’ experience with PhD . OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic technical leadership for defining the architectural vision and strategy for all C2ISR Transport Infrastructure network engineering support.
• Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
• Maps architectures using DEF models, data flows, and interfaces and establishes overarching architectural goals and plans that meet project objectives , ensuring the development of innovative, optimized, and resilient network infrastructures crucial for national security operations.
• Serves as the principal authority on the architectural design of communication infrastructure, C5ISRT systems, and SATCOM capable assets, guiding all modernization and integration efforts.
• Directs and controls architectural activities, having overall responsibility for methods and strategic design to ensure that advanced network engineering solutions meet stringent technical requirements and mission objectives .
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, where architectural decisions and domain knowledge have a critical impact on overall C2ISR project implementation and global operational effectiveness.
• Drives continuous architectural improvement, technological adaptability, and mission-focused network engineering across all C2ISR systems, networks, and operational domains.
• Collaborate with DoD entities, program offices, and commercial providers to ensure seamless integration and mission effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

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