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You will serve as the principal authority on enterprise-level design decisions, guiding solution architects, engineering teams, and program leadership toward a unified, future-ready technology landscape.\nThis postion will be located in Herndon, VA.\nKey Responsibilities\nDefine and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, including system, data, application, and technology reference architectures aligned with mission objectives\nDevelop and govern architectural standards, principles, and patterns that ensure consistency, interoperability, and reuse across programs and systems\nLead technology roadmap development, identifying strategic investments, capability gaps, and modernization opportunities across the enterprise portfolio\nEvaluate and rationalize the application and technology portfolio, recommending consolidation, modernization, or retirement decisions based on business value and technical fitness\nEstablish and chair architecture review boards (ARBs) to evaluate proposed solutions, enforce standards, and adjudicate design trade-offs\nEnsure alignment with federal frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, and agency-specific policies\nDrive adoption of enterprise integration patterns - APIs, event-driven architectures, shared data services - to reduce duplication and improve data flow across systems\nCollaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and software engineering teams to ensure architectural coherence across all technical domains\nTranslate enterprise architecture strategy into clear, actionable guidance for executive stakeholders, program managers, and technical teams\nAssess emerging technologies - cloud-native platforms, AI/ML, automation, edge computing - and provide recommendations on strategic adoption\nDevelop and maintain architecture artifacts using industry-standard frameworks such as DoDAF, DoDAF, UAF or similar frameworks\nMentor and guide solution architects and engineering leads to ensure architectural intent is preserved through design and implementation\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or IT strategy within large-scale organizations\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)\nDemonstrated experience defining and governing enterprise-wide architectural standards across complex, multi-system environments\nProficiency in SysML and CAMEO/MagicDraw modeling tools\nDeep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UAF, or equivalent\nExperience with Interface Control Document (ICD) development and management\nStrong understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and their role within broader enterprise architecture\nProven expertise in application portfolio rationalization, technology roadmapping, and capability-based planning\nSolid grounding in FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust Architecture, and federal IT governance\nExperience supporting federal or DoD programs with complex, heterogeneous technology landscapes\nBackground in mission-critical or safety-critical systems where architectural decisions carry significant operational risk\nITIL certification and experience aligning architecture governance with ITSM processes\nExceptional ability to communicate complex technical strategies to executive, non-technical, and cross-functional audiences\nProven track record of leading and influencing without direct authority across engineering, security, and operations teams\nPublic Trust Clearance - Ability to Obtain and Maintain \nPreferred Qualifications\nDoDAF Framework or UAF certification\nKnowledge of FAA NAS systems or equivalent large-scale critical infrastructure\nExperience with real-time systems, low-latency architectures, and edge computing within an enterprise context\nBackground in network architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and its integration into enterprise design\nExperience with AIOps, observability platforms, and enterprise-scale monitoring strategies\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and platform engineering as enterprise capabilities\nRelevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, or PMP\n#BNATCS #LSI\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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