Director, Software Engineering Solutions

Peraton; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced Software Solutions Architect to join our Defense Sector – Office of the Chief Technology Officer. This hands-on role contributes to enterprise software solution architecture across defense programs, crafting architecture content, artifacts, and proposal content.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture, hands-on across multiple domains, and strong written communication to explain complex solutions to mixed audiences. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise IT solution architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience in at least two architecture domains (cloud, modernization, security, data/AI, IT ops).
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Strong writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution architecture development on defense pursuits and beyond.
• Develop architecture components across multiple domains (cloud, modernization, IT ops).
• Support solutioning sessions with teams, partners, and SMEs; draft artifacts.
• Author technical proposal content under senior leaders' review.
• Create architecture artifacts including system diagrams and data flows.
• Research technologies and vendor capabilities to inform decisions.
• Engage with customers to understand mission requirements and tech environments.

Skills

Java

C#

SQL

React

Anglur

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Mgmt, Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Fortify

Burp

Duck

Grype

Nessus

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Defense Sector – Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Peraton is seeking an experienced Software Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical contributor on Defense related programs, supporting teams in developing enterprise Software Solution architecture. They will contribute architecture content, develop technical artifacts, support solutioning sessions, and assist in proposal development across a range of pursuit sizes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to solution architecture development on Defense pursuits and beyond, across a range of sizes, working under the direction of the sector CTO/team.
• Develop architecture components in one or more domains: software engineering, application modernization, Systems integration, IT operations, DevSecOps, and/or platform engineering.
• Support technical solutioning sessions with capture teams, partners, and SMEs - capturing decisions, drafting follow-up content, and producing artifacts.
• Author technical proposal content (sections, diagrams, tables) under review of senior solution leads.
• Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams, data flows, integration approaches, and transition plans.
• Research emerging technologies, vendor capabilities, and competitive positioning to support solution decisions.
• Participate in customer engagements to develop understanding of mission requirements and technology environments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Mgmt, Engineering, IT, or related field
• Five (5)+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture, DevSecOps, Application Modernization, or similar area.
• 2+ years contributing to solution design on enterprise IT pursuits or programs/solutions.
• Hands‑on experience in at least two architecture domains: cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI), application modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI-ML, IT operations, DevSecOps, enterprise platforms, etc.
• Experience translating customer requirements into technical solution components.
• Ability to translate complex mission and business objectives, into practical technical solutions.
• Solid technical writing and communication skills; able to articulate architecture decisions clearly to mixed audiences.
• Experience with: Java, C#, SQL, React, Anglur
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance or above, or ability obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• Knowledge of multiple security tools; Fortify, Burp, Duck, Grype, Nessus, etc..

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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.