Cloud Architect

Peraton; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO annually

Bonus plan eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Cloud Architect to shape and advance NGA cloud strategy, guiding secure, scalable architectures and driving transformation across mission environments. You will oversee design, development, and coordination of cloud architectures that meet operational and security requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree (or 18+ years of relevant experience), multiple cloud certifications, NGA or government exposure, and is eligible

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree or 18+ years in cloud architecture.
• Cloud certifications from multiple vendors are required or highly preferred.
• Experience with NGA or similar government mission environments is desirable.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Cloud Transformation across NGA mission environments.
• Architect cloud solutions meeting operational, security, and policy requirements.
• Lead and mentor Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Cloud Architects to deliver aligned architectures.
• Provide technical direction and ensure compliance with NGA standards.

Skills

NGA experience

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS

Tools

Cloud Certifications (Solutions Architect)

AWS Certified

Cisco CCNA Cloud

Cisco CCNP Cloud

IBM Cloud Solution Architect

MCSE Cloud Platform & Infrastructure

VMware VCP7-CMA

Job description

Cloud Architect

Job Locations

US-VA-Springfield

Responsibilities

The Cloud Architect serves as a key technical leader responsible for shaping, guiding, and advancing the organization's cloud strategy in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This role oversees the planning, design, and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud architectures. The Expert Cloud Architect ensures that thorough analyses of cloud service alternatives are conducted and prioritized, enabling the Government to effectively architect business and mission solutions using cloud-based systems and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Cloud Transformation: Lead and support cultural and organizational change initiatives that promote successful cloud adoption across NGA and related mission environments.
• Architect Cloud Solutions: Oversee the design, development, and coordination of integrated cloud architectures that meet NGA's operational, security, and mission requirements.
• Strategic Cloud Planning: Develop and refine enterprise cloud strategies to guide the adoption, migration, and optimization of cloud-based solutions within NGA's technical ecosystem.
• Leadership & Oversight: Provide technical direction, mentorship, and quality assurance for teams of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Cloud Architects, ensuring alignment with NGA standards, enterprise policies, and best practices.

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.

Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• 18 years of experience in cloud-based systems architecting is required and may be considered in lieu of degree.
• One or more Cloud Certifications such as:
  • Cloud Certified Solutions Architect
  • AWS Certified
  • Cisco Certified Networking Administrator - Cloud
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional - Cloud
  • IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect
  • MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)
• Experience with NGA
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

Desired:

• Previous working experience in government or industry, within Cloud Architect profession.
• Experience architecting solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
• Experience architecting solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• Experience architecting solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering.

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.