Mid-level Solutions Architect

Peraton Labs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs in Reston, Virginia seeks a mid‑level Solutions Architect to join federal civilian pursuits, supporting Senior and Principal Architects with architecture content, artifacts, and proposal development across pursuits of varying sizes.

You will develop architecture components across cloud, application modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT operations, and DevSecOps, and support solutioning sessions with capture teams, partners, and SMEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture or technical delivery preferred.
• 2+ years contributing to solution design on enterprise IT pursuits.
• Hands-on experience in cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI-ML, IT ops, DevSecOps.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solution components.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST and federal procurement processes.
• Strong technical writing and ability to communicate to mixed audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution architecture development on federal civilian pursuits.
• Develop architecture components in cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT ops, DevSecOps.
• Support solutioning sessions with capture teams, partners, and SMEs.
• Author technical proposal content under senior guidance.
• Create architecture artifacts like system diagrams and data flows.
• Research emerging technologies to inform solution decisions.
• Engage with customers to understand mission requirements and tech environments.
• Evaluate Peraton Labs capabilities and partner tech for solutions.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture

Solution design

Federal acquisition knowledge

Technical writing

Clear communication

US Citizenship

Public Trust clearance

FedRAMP/NIST familiarity

Two+ architecture domains

SAFe/Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Azure Solutions Architect Associate

Security+

CCSP

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 The Role

Mid-Level Solutions Architect

Federal Civilian Sector - Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Peraton is seeking an experienced mid-level Solutions Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical contributor on federal civilian pursuits, supporting Senior and Principal Architects in developing enterprise solution architectures. You 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 federal civilian pursuits across a range of sizes, working under the direction of Senior or Principal Architects.


• Develop architecture components in one or more domains: cloud, application modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT operations, DevSecOps, or managed services.


• 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.


• Evaluate Peraton Labs capabilities and partner technologies for inclusion in solutions.

Location: Reston, Virginia. Telework flexibility with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

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


• Five (5)+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical delivery preferred.


• 2+ years contributing to solution design on enterprise IT pursuits or programs.


• 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.


• Familiarity with federal acquisition processes and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).


• Solid technical writing and communication skills; able to articulate architecture decisions clearly to mixed audiences.


• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.


• Experience with federal civilian agencies.


• Professional certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Associate, Security+, CCSP, or similar.


• Exposure to generative AI, agentic AI, post-quantum cryptography, AIOps, or other emerging technologies.


• Background in Agile/SAFe delivery, DevSecOps CI/CD, or ITIL service management.

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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