Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts in support of a complex, mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure design, DevOps, cloud technologies (especially AWS GovCloud), and enterprise-level integration—along with experience in IBM, Oracle, and agile development environments.

This position plays a pivotal role in designing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures that align with organizational goals and comply with federal IT and security standards.

What you will do:

• Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud, database, and infrastructure environments.
• Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational, technical, and informational requirements.
• Lead the planning and design of complex, scalable infrastructure systems—including DevOps pipelines, servers, and databases.
• Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies.
• Drive adoption of cloud-based platforms, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and developers to define application and data architecture standards.
• Manage technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure that architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards, project goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes, ensuring architectural alignment across development cycles.
• Support the full lifecycle of IT systems: design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization.
• Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; 16 years with HS Diploma/equivalent
• At least 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level Information Technology systems.
• Experience working with IBM, Oracle, and cloud-based products.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience managing cloud design and implementation, particularly in secure federal environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing highly available, business-critical systems.
• Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices.
• Deep understanding of software development, testing, and release management lifecycles.
• Familiarity with agile and Scrum environments and their impact on system architecture.
• Ability to perform complex technical tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of current and emerging technologies in computer science and engineering.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills:

• Training and certification in IBM products.
• Experience with hybrid cloud strategy and modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF).

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.