External Job Posting Title Enterprise Architect/Systems Engineer

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized benefits coverage

25 days of PTO

Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Information Technology Enterprise Architect to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland. This role involves developing an IT enterprise architecture critical to aligning with the client’s vision while engaging with various cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks and a proven track record in systems engineering. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and participation in a bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Systems Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Familiarity with SysML or UML.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT enterprise architecture and transition plans.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Enterprise Architecture frameworks

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MagicDraw

Rational Rhapsody

Cameo

Genesys

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, results oriented Information Technology (IT) Enterprise Architect or Systems Engineer to join our team in the Bethesda, Maryland area. You will play a critical role in documenting and shaping our client's IT enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision of driving interoperability across organizations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop an IT enterprise architecture that provides client stakeholders awareness of critical capabilities, dependencies, and mission critical impacts and risks. This includes developing the:
  • Enterprise Architecture Baseline: Discover and capture the state of the client’s IT enterprise as it exists across multiple organizations throughout the enterprise.
  • Enterprise Architecture Future State: Work in alignment with the client’s vision to capture the state of the client’s IT enterprise.
  • Enterprise Architecture Transition Plan: Create the guidance and architecture artifacts to incrementally transition the client’s enterprise architecture from the as-is state to the future state.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including content providers, content consumers, developers, engineers, and business analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. However, four years of additional experience can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., UAF, TOGAF, Zachman, DoDAF).
• Familiarity with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience working with or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Rational Rhapsody, Cameo, Genesys, etc.).

Benefits

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.