Security-Cleared Principal Cloud-Native Architect

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Systems Architect, Principal to define and drive multi-year IT infrastructure visions across compute, storage, network, security, and cloud services. You will set standards, architecture patterns, and integration strategies for enterprise solutions while guiding cloud-native transitions and edge/private cloud footprints.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance with Poly and extensive IT infrastructure experience, including senior/Principal architecture roles, to deliver

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Minimum of 16 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 14 years with a Master's. 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• 12+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Senior or Principal Architecture role.

Responsibilities

• Define the multi-year architectural vision for enterprise infrastructure services.
• Define technical standards, system architectures, and integration strategies.
• 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.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Poly clearance

Cloud architecture

IT infrastructure

Senior architect

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Peraton seeks a Systems Architect, Principal to define and drive multi-year IT infrastructure visions across compute, storage, network, security, and cloud services. You will set standards, architecture patterns, and integration strategies for enterprise solutions while guiding cloud-native transitions and edge/private cloud footprints.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance with Poly and extensive IT infrastructure experience, including senior/Principal architecture roles, to deliver