Senior Architect

Peraton Labs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Health savings account

Short/long term disability

EAP

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton Labs in Reston, VA seeks a Senior Architect to lead enterprise‑scale federal civilian pursuits, shaping architecture across cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, and IT operations. You’ll author proposal content, present solutions, and guide technical workstreams under a Principal Architect.

The role requires 12+ years in IT/architecture, 3+ years as a solution architect on multi‑million bids, and US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS/Engineering/IT with 12+ years' experience.
• 8+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture or technical leadership.
• 3+ years as a solution architect on enterprise‑level pursuits ($25M+ TCV).
• Experience across cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT ops.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong writing and communication for technical/executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead architect on federal civilian pursuits and contribute on larger pursuits.
• Design enterprise architectures across cloud, modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT ops.
• Lead specific technical workstreams and coordinate with capture teams and SMEs.
• Author and review technical proposal volumes.
• Develop architecture artifacts and transition plans.
• Engage with federal customers to understand missions.
• Evaluate capabilities and emerging tools for solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical writing

Communication skills

Federal compliance knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

CISSP

TOGAF

SAFe Architect

Job description

About The Role

Senior Architect - Federal Civilian Sector - Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate serves as a key technical contributor on major federal civilian pursuits, leading solution design on large-scale opportunities ($25M-$100M TCV) and supporting Principal Architects on larger pursuits. You design enterprise‑grade architectures, lead technical workstreams within solutioning sessions, author proposal content, and present technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead architect on mid‑size federal civilian pursuits ($25M-$100M TCV) and as a key contributor on larger pursuits ($100M+) under the direction of a Principal Architect.
• Design enterprise architectures across cloud, application modernization, cybersecurity, data/AI, IT operations, and managed services tailored to customer missions.
• Lead specific technical workstreams within solutioning sessions; coordinate with capture teams, partners, and SMEs to develop integrated solution components.
• Author and review technical proposal volumes - ensuring content is compelling, compliant, and aligned to evaluation criteria.
• Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams, integration approaches, transition plans, and technical narratives.
• Conduct competitive technical analysis and contribute discriminators that strengthen solution positioning.
• Engage with federal customers to understand mission requirements, technology environments, and strategic direction.
• Evaluate Peraton Labs capabilities, partner technologies, and emerging tools for inclusion in solutions.

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field and minimum 12 years' experience
• Must have a minimum 8+ years in enterprise IT solution architecture or technical leadership preferred.
• 3+ years as a solution architect on enterprise‑level pursuits ($25M+ TCV) with significant solution design responsibility.
• Demonstrated architecture experience across at least three domains: cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI), application modernization, cybersecurity/zero trust, data/AI‑ML, IT operations, DevSecOps, enterprise platforms, etc.
• Track record of contributing to winning competitive proposals - translating customer requirements into deliverable solutions.
• Experience presenting architectures to internal leadership, gate review panels, and federal customers.
• Working understanding of federal acquisition processes, evaluation methodologies, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, CMMC).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• US Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience with federal civilian agencies.
• Professional certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, TOGAF, or SAFe Architect, etc.
• Experience with generative AI, agentic AI, post‑quantum cryptography, AIOps, and other emerging technologies.
• Background in ITIL, Agile/SAFe delivery, DevSecOps CI/CD, and price‑to‑win analysis.

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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 Statement

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