Software Solutions Integration Architect / Active Top Secret, SCI & Poly eligible

Peraton Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Software Solutions Architect in Washington, D.C. to support a government initiative, maintaining a private cloud that interfaces with real-time internal systems.

You will integrate externally developed capabilities and collaborate with two principal developers overseeing cloud operations, contributing to OpenStack environments and cross-platform pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP, Python, C, and C++.
• Support a real-time data enrichment and sharing infrastructure.
• Work across web front-end and backend ingestion/processing pipelines.
• Assist in absorbing external workflows into internal operations.
• Collaborate on OpenStack environments and virtualized cloud platforms.
• Support Linux and Windows system environments.
• Research and explore implementation of a self-sustaining AI engine within the OpenStack ecosystem.

Skills

PHP

Python

C

C++

Linux

Windows

OpenStack

Virtualization

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenStack

Job description

ResponsibilitiesWe Are Hiring:

Software Solutions Architect Location: Washington D.C. We are seeking a talented Software Solutions Architect to support a critical Government initiative. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team maintaining and enhancing a sophisticated private cloud infrastructure that interfaces with real-time, mission‑critical internal systems. As part of this effort, you will help integrate externally developed capabilities into internal operations, collaborating closely with two principal developers who oversee comprehensive cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP, Python, C, and C++.
• Support a real-time data enrichment and sharing infrastructure.
• Work across both web-based front-end systems and robust back-end ingestion/processing pipelines.
• Assist in absorbing and integrating external workflows into internal operations.
• Collaborate on OpenStack environments and virtualized cloud platforms.
• Support Linux and Windows system environments.
• Research and explore implementation of a self-sustaining AI engine within the OpenStack ecosystem.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in PHP, Python, C, and C++.
• Experience with OpenStack.
• Strong Linux and Windows system knowledge.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration experience.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Adaptability and drive for reform initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI systems and frameworks.
• Background in AI implementation and deployment.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration in cloud environments.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000.

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.

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

Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-170160Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly