Lead Solutions Architect

Peraton; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect in the HADES program at Kirtland AFB, NM, to drive end-to-end architectural solutions for satellite ground systems and mission operations. You will translate mission needs into scalable, secure architectures and collaborate across government stakeholders, program leadership, and engineering teams.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, advanced DoD domain knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or 10 years with a Master’s, or 7 years with a PhD; four years with no degree.
• Experience delivering technical solutions for enterprise, cloud, or hybrid environments.
• Experience with systems integration across software, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity domains.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of satellite ground systems, command and control, or mission-critical ops.
• Relevant architecture or cloud certification (e.g., AWS, Azure, INCOSE CSEP/CSE, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end technical solutions for satellite ground systems and mission operations.
• Translate requirements into scalable system architectures and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program leadership, and engineering teams.
• Evaluate architectures and propose modernization for cloud, hybrid, and distributed compute.
• Define integration approaches across mission systems, software, and external interfaces.
• Support architecture reviews, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigations; ensure cybersecurity alignment.
• Produce architecture products, CONOPS, and engineering artifacts.
• Provide guidance to ensure alignment with customer requirements.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI

Systems architecture

Cloud/hybrid

DoD domain knowledge

Leadership

Government customer liaison

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM or Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (advanced)

Job description

About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role
The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program is an exciting and cutting-edge initiative led by the U.S. Space Force, offering a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of space operations and technology. HADES focuses on the development, integration, and sustainment of prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and critical support services. This program plays a vital role in supporting the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) Ground System Enterprise (GSE) and is headquartered at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

As the Lead Solutions Architect, you'll lead the development of technical solutions that align mission requirements with scalable, secure, and integrated system capabilities. Working closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, and engineering teams, you will translate operational needs into solution architectures supporting satellite ground systems, mission operations, and future technology modernization. This is a high-tempo, mission-critical environment where your work will directly influence the design and integration of next-generation space capabilities.

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of space operations. If you're ready to take on challenging, meaningful work in a secure and scalable environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology and operations!

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end technical solutions supporting satellite ground systems, mission operations, and enterprise services.
• Translate operational and customer requirements into scalable system architectures and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, and infrastructure teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically feasible and aligned with mission objectives.
• Evaluate existing system architectures and recommend modernization strategies supporting cloud, hybrid, and distributed computing environments.
• Define integration approaches for new capabilities across mission systems, software applications, infrastructure, and external interfaces.
• Support system architecture reviews, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and engineering working groups.
• Identify technical risks, integration challenges, and architectural dependencies while recommending mitigation strategies.
• Ensure solution designs incorporate cybersecurity best practices, Zero Trust principles, and applicable DoD security requirements.
• Support development of technical documentation, architecture products, CONOPS, and engineering artifacts.
• Provide technical guidance throughout solution implementation to ensure alignment with architectural objectives and customer requirements.
  

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM or Management field with 12+ years of experience, or 10 years experience with Masters or 7 years with PhD. Four (4) years experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience developing technical solutions for enterprise, cloud, or hybrid computing environments.
• Experience supporting systems integration across software, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity domains.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, system lifecycle processes, and architecture development.
• Experience working directly with Government customers to define technical solutions and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Strong understanding of satellite ground systems, command and control systems, or other mission-critical operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and Government stakeholders.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition, contracting, finance, budgeting, and technical review processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in secure, high-tempo environments.
• Must possess a relevant architecture or cloud certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, INCOSE CSEP/CSE, CISSP, or an equivalent industry-recognized technical certification.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or advanced in a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), or similar DoD space programs.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, DevSecOps, or digital engineering practices.
• Experience with architecture modeling tools or MBSE methodologies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, RMF, and secure system design principles.
  

Details

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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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