Lead Automation Architect for FAA NAS

Peraton; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA, is seeking an Automation Architect - SME to lead design and oversight of FAA automation strategies. The role emphasizes architecture leadership across infrastructure, testing, cybersecurity, and operations workflows, with direct interaction with FAA processes and customers.

You will guide modernization through automation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with program goals in a mission-critical government context.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Hands-on IT architecture and engineering in government environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and oversight of FAA automation strategies.
• Provide architecture leadership across infra, testing, cybersecurity, and operations.
• Coordinate with FAA processes, customers, and solution providers.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through analysis and integration.

Skills

IT architecture

Cloud environments

Cybersecurity (NIST RMF, FedRAMP)

Programming (Java, Python)

Automation testing frameworks

Leadership & project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Masters degree + 10 years

Associate’s degree + 14 years

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

COTS integration

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA, is seeking an Automation Architect - SME to lead design and oversight of FAA automation strategies. The role emphasizes architecture leadership across infrastructure, testing, cybersecurity, and operations workflows, with direct interaction with FAA processes and customers.

You will guide modernization through automation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with program goals in a mission-critical government context.