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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 We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Network Architect to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Responsibilities * Serve as principal authority for enterprise network architecture across classified and unclassified environments; define end-to-end architectures for WAN, ICAN, data centers, virtual hosting, VoIP, Army 365, and hybrid cloud integrations.
* Develop authoritative architectural artifacts: high-level/low-level designs, DoDAF views, technical roadmaps, bills of materials, cost models, and transition/runbook deliverables.
* Ensure routing, switching, firewall, VPN, DNS, proxy, identity, and hosting services comply with DoD/Army/ARNG standards, STIG/IAVM mandates, RMF controls, CCRI readiness, and COOP/DR requirements.
* Architect secure cloud integrations (cARMY-Azure and other providers) for IaaS/PaaS/SaaS across DEV/TEST/Stage/Prod/COOP environments, ensuring interoperability and data protection.
* Advise RCC-ARNG, NETCOM, ARCYBER, SOC, CIRT, and Enterprise Architecture stakeholders on technical risk, scalability constraints, cybersecurity posture, and sustainment implications.
* Review and approve engineering changes, transition strategies, and deployment plans to preserve architectural integrity and lifecycle sustainability.
* Lead architectural governance, standards enforcement, and cross-domain integration efforts to enable enterprise modernization and expansion.#ENOCS Qualifications Qualifications * Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
* Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
* Candidate must meet ONE of the following: * Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR
* Relevant DoD/military training (example: Research & Development Specialist (Advanced) Playlist); OR
* Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: SecurityX/CASP+; RCCE Level 1; CEH; GCLD).
* Required experience and skills: * Network architecture, engineering, or systems integration experience with at least 7 years in senior enterprise network architecture roles.
* Deep expertise in routing/switching, WAN design, SD-WAN, ICAN integrations, datacenter/virtualization architectures, VoIP topologies, DNS/proxy, and identity integration.
* Proven experience architecting secure cloud on-ramps and hybrid hosting (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and designing enterprise resiliency/COOP solutions.
* Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs, IAVM processes, RMF/ATO interactions, CCRI readiness criteria, and DoD/Army networking standards.
* Demonstrated ability to produce DoDAF artifacts, technical roadmaps, ROMs/COAs, and decision-grade briefings for senior leadership.
* Desired: * Prior DoD/ARNG/NETCOM experience supporting enterprise network modernization.
* Experience with automation/orchestration, network provisioning APIs, Exadata/engineered systems integration, and cost/licensing optimization.
* Preferred certifications: SecurityX/CASP+, RCCE Level 1, CEH, or GCLD.#ENOCS Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.