External Job Posting Title Systems Architect, Principal

Peraton; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Architect Principal to lead the enterprise IT transition for a national security program in Northern Virginia. The role envisions scalable, self-healing infrastructure with cloud-native focus and strong engineering discipline.

Responsibilities include defining multi-year architecture, setting standards, and driving automated provisioning and cost optimization. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required, plus extensive infrastructure experience.

Qualifications

• 16+ years IT infrastructure experience; degree substitution allowed.
• 14+ years with a Master’s; 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• 5+ years in a senior or principal architecture role.
• CISSP or Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Define the multi-year architectural vision for enterprise infrastructure services.
• Define standards, architectures, and integration strategies to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with partners to advance autonomous infrastructure vision.
• Lead cloud-native transition while optimizing on‑premise edge and private cloud.
• Apply Digital Engineering to streamline service delivery.
• Implement automated provisioning, monitoring, and incident response.
• Drive efforts to monitor and reduce cloud costs and technical debt.
• Translate complex requirements into executive business outcomes.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Architectural leadership

Cloud architecture

Digital Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

CISSP

TOGAF/SAFe

ITIL v4 Foundations

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Systems Architect Principal to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia as the primary visionary and strategist to transition the client’s Enterprise IT Infrastructure to a cutting edge resilient, scalable and self-healing Infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities:

• Define the multi-year architectural vision for enterprise infrastructure services such as compute, storage, network, security, and cloud services
• Define technical standards, system architectures, and integration strategies to meet business objectives
• Collaborate with industry partners to define and advance the autonomous infrastructure system vision
• Lead the shift toward cloud-native architectures while optimizing on-premises edge computing and private cloud footprints
• Apply Digital Engineering principles to streamline service delivery
• Implement automated provisioning, monitoring, and incident response frameworks
• Drive initiatives to monitor and reduce cloud consumption costs and technical debt
• Translate complex technical requirements into business outcomes for executive

Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

Note This is for a Proposal Effort

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain a Poly Clearance.
• Minimum of 16 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 14 years relavant experience with a Masters. 4 years experience may be substitutedfor a Degree.
• 12+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Senior or Principal Architecture role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact solutions.
• Excellent ability to translate strategic intent into concrete technical designs and inspire teams to innovate while maintaining rigorous engineering standards.
• CISSP or Security+ Certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, TOGAF/SAFE, ITIL v 4.0 Foundations

SECURITY CLEARANCE

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

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

$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.

EEO

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