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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.
Work 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 clearancePreferred 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. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.