Senior Cybersecurity Architect - Zero Trust & Cloud

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity engineer to design, implement, and refine security services across the enterprise. You will shape both current and future architecture spanning identity, cloud, cross‑domain tech, and zero trust principles.

Responsibilities include collaborating with enterprise architects to document security architectures and roadmaps, and advising programs on solutions meeting ICD‑503 and future directives. Strong DoD‑level credentials and SCI eligibility are valued.

Qualifications

• 18 years in government or industry leading enterprise cyber security efforts including architecting, designing, developing and configuring cloud and on‑premise systems.
• DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification or equivalent.
• TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.
• Experience with cloud tech and zero trust across domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine enterprise‑wide security services.
• Define current and future security architecture across multiple domains.
• Provide guidance to programs to build secure systems aligned with ICD‑503.
• Develop security architectures, roadmaps, and investment strategies with enterprise architects.
• Advise programs on technical solutions to meet Zero Trust goals.

Skills

DoD 8570 Level II IASAE

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud security architecture

Zero Trust framework

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM field

18 years of cyber security engineering experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity engineer to design, implement, and refine security services across the enterprise. You will shape both current and future architecture spanning identity, cloud, cross‑domain tech, and zero trust principles.

Responsibilities include collaborating with enterprise architects to document security architectures and roadmaps, and advising programs on solutions meeting ICD‑503 and future directives. Strong DoD‑level credentials and SCI eligibility are valued.