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Peraton

Systems Architect, Advisor

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

The Lead System Architect will support missioncritical programs within a fastpaced, highly collaborative environment. In this role, you will define and guide the architectural vision for complex ...

Buxton Consulting

System Architect

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$264K/yr

System Architect Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Minimum Technical ... lead, and/or software application designer/developer, etc. · At least ten years of experience ...

Envista

System Architect

Madison, WI · On-site

$244K/yr

Lead the definition of system architecture and product vision for complex, multi-disciplinary solutions. * Translate customer needs, clinical workflows, and emerging technologies into clear system ...

Envista Holdings Corporation

System Architect

Madison, WI

$244K/yr

Lead the definition of system architecture and product vision for complex, multi-disciplinary solutions. * Translate customer needs, clinical workflows, and emerging technologies into clear system ...

RecruitTalent LLC.

System Architect

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Lead technology assessments and feasibility studies to recommend scalable tools, frameworks, and modernization strategies. * Embed security-by-design principles into system architecture and ...

Stem Xpert

System Architect

Detroit, MI

$240K/yr

Client is looking for an individual that can be the technical lead / system architect for multiple work tracks on a system built on a SQL Server 2008 R2 platform. This individual should be able to ...

Mondo

System Architect

Littleton, CO · On-site

$140K - $225K/yr

System Architect Location-Type: Onsite, Waterton, CO | Relo available for Non-local candidates ... • Lead software tool design, development, and automated testing efforts across the full ...

Apple

Mac Display System Architect

Austin, TX

$240K/yr

Mac System Architecture team seeks an outstanding Display systems or technology architect to ... This position is a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional lead engineering role encompassing all ...

tempus

Evaluate current system architecture and advise on system design, efficiency, enhancements ... Lead, or assist with leading kick-off meetings for new teams to ensure clarity and alignment

Micron Technology

System Architect

San Jose, CA · On-site

$146K - $286K/yr

Micron is seeking a System Architect to lead performance modeling and analysis of next-generation memory architectures for AI, server, data center, and mobile platforms. In this role, you'll conduct ...

Sonsoft Inc

Pega with Lead System Architect

Plano, TX

$16 - $19.75/hr

At least 12 years of experience in Architecture, Design and Detailing of Processes as it relates to Pega development * At least 12 years of hands on application development experience in Pega PRPC v5 ...

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Systems Architect, Advisor

Systems Architect, Advisor

Peraton

Windsor Mill, MD • On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 213 rated it services

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About The Role

The Defense Mission and Health Solutions team, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions Operating Unit seeks a Lead System Architect to support our Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) customer delivery and be part of the leadership for CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) initiatives.  The Lead System Architect will support missioncritical programs within a fastpaced, highly collaborative environment. In this role, you will define and guide the architectural vision for complex enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with customer objectives, program leadership, and corporate technology strategies. This position works closely with the IT Director to drive modernization initiatives, strengthen architecture governance, and ensure endtoend technical integrity across the enterprise.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the development, documentation, and communication of enterpriselevel system architectures that meet mission, functional, and technical requirements
  • Partner with program leadership, engineering teams, and the IT Director to translate mission needs into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions
  • Collaborate with the IT Director on technology roadmaps, infrastructure strategy, cybersecurity controls, and system modernization priorities
  • Define architecture baselines, integration strategies, and interface specifications
  • Conduct architecture analyses, trade studies, modeling, and simulation to guide technical decisions
  • Provide systems engineering leadership including requirements decomposition, allocation, and verification strategy
  • Ensure alignment with program standards, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture guidelines
  • Guide implementation teams in applying architecture patterns, cloud adoption approaches, and datacentric design
  • Lead technical reviews and manage engineering change processes
  • Support proposals, technical whitepapers, and stakeholder presentations as a senior technical authority
  • Mentor systems engineers and strengthen architecture discipline across the program
Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in IT engineering, computer science, or related field
  • 8+ years of architect experience of complex enterprise or mission systems within federal, defense, or intelligence environments
  • Experience creating and managing enterprise architecture artifacts using industrystandard architecture frameworks and modeling methodologies.
  • Strong background in systems engineering, solution design, and multidomain integration
  • Handson familiarity with cloud architectures, microservices, data engineering, and cybersecurity principles
  • Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, including IT Directors, CIO organizations, and program executives

  • US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active public trust clearance
  • Master's Degree
  • PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or cloud certifications
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$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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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