Systems Architect SME

Peraton • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • $112,000 - $179,000 • 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 Systems Architect - SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Responsibilities: As a Systems Architect - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments related to C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems engineering. Maps architectures using DEF models, data flows, and interfaces and leads the architectural design and optimization strategies for the entire C2ISR Transport Infrastructure, defining innovative approaches for system performance, technological interoperability, and mission effectiveness. Architects fully integrated " turn-key " AISR Transport Infrastructure Gateway installations, ensuring seamless integration of RF terminal solutions, OEM-specific components, and network connectivity. Provides expert technical insights and strategic guidance for identifying and implementing advanced technological solutions to address emerging mission requirements and infrastructure challenges. Functions as a technical expert in enterprise architecture, baseline strategies, and operational requirements for supported AISR assets, driving modernization efforts. Plans and leads major architectural assignments, evaluating performance results and recommending significant changes affecting short-term project growth and long-term system evolution. Designs, develops, and provides strategic oversight for MBSE and Digital Engineering Framework (DEF), ensuring seamless integration of digital engineering principles, tools, and processes to support enterprise-level system architecture, enhance operational efficiency, and drive mission-critical decision-making Utilizes the following Role Specific Tools: EA frameworks ( DoDAF , TOGAF, Digital Engineering); IaC (RH AAP, Helm, Rancher Fleet); system modeling (Cameo, Sparx , System Architect, Jira, wiki); requirements management (DOORS, Jama Connect); configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, CMDB);; service desk and ticketing (ServiceNow); network diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart ); routing protocol simulators (BGP/MBGP/MSDP/BFD labs); cloud orchestration tools (Azure Arc, AWS Console, milCloud 2.0,, Grizzly Cloud 2.0,); SATCOM monitoring (L3 Harris SRVT, ViaSat portals); latency measurement (Wireshark, TS Reader); backup and disaster recovery (Veeam, Commvault).

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• 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
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments related to C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems engineering.
• Maps architectures using DEF models, data flows, and interfaces and leads the architectural design and optimization strategies for the entire C2ISR Transport Infrastructure, defining innovative approaches for system performance, technological interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Architects fully integrated " turn-key " AISR Transport Infrastructure Gateway installations, ensuring seamless integration of RF terminal solutions, OEM-specific components, and network connectivity.
• Provides expert technical insights and strategic guidance for identifying and implementing advanced technological solutions to address emerging mission requirements and infrastructure challenges.
• Functions as a technical expert in enterprise architecture, baseline strategies, and operational requirements for supported AISR assets, driving modernization efforts.
• Plans and leads major architectural assignments, evaluating performance results and recommending significant changes affecting short-term project growth and long-term system evolution.
• Designs, develops, and provides strategic oversight for MBSE and Digital Engineering Framework (DEF), ensuring seamless integration of digital engineering principles, tools, and processes to support enterprise-level system architecture, enhance operational efficiency, and drive mission-critical decision-making

What This Job Offers

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