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.
What You’ll Do:
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
Architecture Domains You’ll Support:
Business Architecture: Define capabilities, value streams, and organizational alignment
Data Architecture: Align data strategy with business needs and enterprise standards
Application Architecture: Structure systems across user experience, business logic, and data layers
Technical Architecture: Design infrastructure and system integrations that enable enterprise capabilities
Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA
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.
Required Qualifications:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Peraton Overview:
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range:
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO:
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About the Company
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Peraton
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.