Expert Level Software Architect

PeratonChantilly, VA
Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Expert Software Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and mission-driven software solutions across enterprise environments. This role is responsible for defining high-level architecture strategies, guiding technical standards, and driving innovation across cloud, platform, and application services. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across enterprise architecture domains and plays a key role in shaping IT modernization efforts, supporting model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and aligning technical solutions with strategic mission objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related STEM field
  • 18+ years of relevant Software Architecture experience can be considered in lieu of degree
  • 18+ years' of experience across business, data, application, and technology architecture domains
  • Proven experience designing enterprise architectures, including current/future state and technical roadmaps
  • Strong background in cloud technologies, open-source solutions, and system integration
  • Experience with modern architectures (microservices, APIs, service-oriented design) and DevSecOps practices
  • Deep understanding of cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in a related STEM field
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, TOGAF, FEAF)
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native development, containerization, and API-driven systems
  • Familiarity with enterprise architecture modeling tools
  • Experience supporting federal or NGA-related missions and systems
  • Knowledge of graph databases (Neo4j), Cypher query language, and graph data science concepts
  • Experience with AI/ML-enabled architectures or knowledge graph implementations
  • Strong documentation skills with the ability to establish architecture best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to evolve from hands-on technical roles into enterprise-level architecture leadership

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-level software architectures supporting complex systems and mission applications
  • Develop and maintain enterprise architecture (EA) artifacts that define current and future state environments, including transition roadmaps
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define solution architectures, technical requirements, and development roadmaps
  • Design and promote modern architectures, including microservices, APIs, and loosely coupled systems
  • Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance across development teams
  • Drive cloud adoption and modernization efforts across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments
  • Build prototypes and integration models to validate emerging technologies and solutions
  • Support DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and security integration (SAST, DAST, container scanning)
  • Develop architecture artifacts that clearly communicate system structure, behavior, and workflows to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Conduct gap analyses between current and target architectures and define actionable transition strategies
  • Support Agile development teams with architectural guidance across system integrations and cloud migration efforts
  • Design and implement enterprise data visualization and reporting solutions for leadership and stakeholders
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive decision-makers
  • Collaborate across programs to integrate architecture products and ensure alignment with enterprise goals
  • Design and maintain graph database solutions (Neo4j), including data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
  • Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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