Senior Level Systems Architect

Peraton•Springfield, VA

40d

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior System Architect to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance in the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise solutions. This role oversees applications, APIs, data services, platforms, cloud environments, and infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements, strategic objectives, and Enterprise Architecture standards. The Senior System Architect also provides mentorship and direction to Mid- and Junior-Level System Architects. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentorship Provide expert guidance to Mid- and Junior-Level System Architects in the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of solution architectures. Ensure all architectures maintain alignment and traceability to Enterprise Architecture standards and enterprise-level objectives. Mentor and develop team members, promoting technical excellence and adherence to best practices. Strategic Solution Design Lead the analysis of user requirements, system capabilities, workflows, and constraints to identify opportunities for automation, system improvement, and modernization. Recommend architectural solutions that balance technical feasibility, performance, and enterprise objectives. Innovation & Optimization Oversee proposed architectural changes and enhancements, ensuring solutions leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices. Promote improvements in system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. Collaboration & Governance Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture designs comply with enterprise-wide standards, security policies, and operational requirements. Support governance processes and provide input for architecture reviews, assessments, and decision-making. Qualifications 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline; OR 12 years of relevant experience as a Systems Architect may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in government or industry in one or more of the following domains: Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Data Architecture Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Intelligence Community (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline.
Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, processes, tools, and languages.
Federated Enterprise Architect - Certified Enterprise Architect credential.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance to Mid- and Junior-Level System Architects in the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of solution architectures.
Ensure all architectures maintain alignment and traceability to Enterprise Architecture standards and enterprise-level objectives.
Mentor and develop team members, promoting technical excellence and adherence to best practices.
Lead the analysis of user requirements, system capabilities, workflows, and constraints to identify opportunities for automation, system improvement, and modernization.
Recommend architectural solutions that balance technical feasibility, performance, and enterprise objectives.
Oversee proposed architectural changes and enhancements, ensuring solutions leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Promote improvements in system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure architecture designs comply with enterprise-wide standards, security policies, and operational requirements.
Support governance processes and provide input for architecture reviews, assessments, and decision-making.