Cloud Architect

Peraton; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead enterprise architecture for a large state government program in Richmond, VA. You will guide cloud adoption across AWS, GCP, and OCI, aligning with FedRAMP and NIST frameworks while coordinating with security, networking, and development teams.

The role emphasizes migration strategy, reference architectures, and cost optimization, with a focus on scalable, secure cloud solutions and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in IT architecture, with emphasis on cloud and enterprise architecture.
• Experience migrating solutions across two or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, OCI).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF/Zachman).
• Experience with state/federal government IT programs and large-scale contracts.
• Proficiency in cloud-native design patterns, microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture services aligned with customer IT standards and objectives.
• Assess, plan, and execute migrations to public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, OCI).
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, roadmaps, standards, and patterns.
• Serve as trusted technical advisor translating requirements into scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Evaluate on-premises and hybrid environments and develop migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platform, re-architect).
• Collaborate with security, networking, development, and operations to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
• Support proposal development with technical volumes and architecture diagrams.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, state standards).
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and innovation across the enterprise.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

AWS

GCP

OCI

TOGAF/Zachman

DevSecOps

Kubernetes/Docker

Landing Zone/Control Tower

AWS services

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Systems Eng

Master's degree preferred

AWS/Azure/GCP certs

TOGAF 9/10 Certification

PMP

TOGAF/Zachman certification

Tools

AWS

GCP

OCI

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a large infrastructure program with a large state government customer. In this role, you will provide dedicated cloud and enterprise architecture expertise, leading architecture services and delivering business solutions that enable the state government and its customers to modernize, migrate, and optimize their IT environments across multiple public cloud platforms.

This position will provide support in the following location(s): Richmond, VA (candidate must be able to commute to Richmond or be located in the area).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture services in support of state customer initiatives, ensuring alignment with the state government customer's IT standards, policies, and strategic objectives.
• Provide Business Solutions Management (BSM) to assess, plan, and execute application migrations to public cloud platforms, including:
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture artifacts, including reference architectures, roadmaps, standards, and patterns to guide cloud adoption and modernization efforts.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customer stakeholders and agencies, translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and enterprise architecture solutions.
• Evaluate existing on‑premises and hybrid environments and develop migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting approaches.
• Respond to and resolve state customer service requests related to cloud and enterprise architecture, providing timely and actionable technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including security, networking, application development, and operations to ensure end‑to‑end solution integrity.
• Support proposal development activities, including contributing to technical volumes, solution narratives, staffing plans, and architecture diagrams.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to state security frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, state security standards).
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and service improvement across the customer’s enterprise IT portfolio

Position is part of a proposal opportunity

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud and enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and migrating solutions across two or more of the following platforms: AWS, GCP, Oracle Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting state or federal government IT programs, preferably within a managed services or large‑scale IT contract environment.
• Proficiency in cloud-native design patterns, microservices, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and DevSecOps practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS Landing Zone / Control Tower architecture and enterprise‑scale multi‑account strategies
• Hands‑on experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS, and networking constructs
• Familiarity with large state customer IT governance and standards is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to pass a state suitability/background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Active cloud certifications in one or more of the following:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• TOGAF 9 or 10 Certification
• Expertise in AI/ML and LLM deployment within secure or classified environments
• Experience with big data and analytics platforms
• Familiarity with container orchestration at scale in restricted environments
• Background in enterprise cost optimization delivering measurable savings
• Experience with cross-domain solutions and hybrid cloud networking
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and tooling development
• Track record of leading teams of 5+ engineers on complex cloud delivery programs
• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL
• Prior experience supporting proposal development for large government IT contracts
• Familiarity with FinOps principles and cloud cost management tools

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.