Senior Systems Architect Data Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Senior Systems Architect / Data Engineerto lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud data solutions supporting ARCYBER Platform Management Supportproject. This role ensures cloud-native pipelines storage governance and access frameworks are designed for performance scalability and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and supportcloud-native data systems on AWS including compute (EC2) storage (S3) networking and IAM.
• Develop and maintain data parsers(primarily in Java with Python for scripting/automation) for structured and unstructured sources.
• Design and maintainlarge-scale pipelines leveraging Kafka Apache NiFi and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with customersto translate mission requirements into scalable cloud-based data workflows.
• Optimize data storage(SQL and NoSQL) for performance scalability and governance.
• Implement schema standards(e.g. Elastic Common Schema) and metadata cataloging to ensure consistency across diverse sources.
• Support enterprise architecture efforts conducting gap analyses (comparing current and target state architectures) and proposing solutions.
• Mentor junior engineersand enforce best practices in version control CI/CD and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Systems Engineering or related field and 12 years of experience 10 years with MS or 7 years with PhD.
• Proven track record architecting or supporting cloud-based data systems in AWS.
• Strong development experience in Java and Python.
• Strong expertise with data pipeline frameworks(like Kafka Apache NiFi Spark Prefect/Airflow).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture practicesand ability to conduct EA and gap analyses.
• Proficiency inSQL and AWS CLI.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL storage methods and data warehousing strategies.
• Ability to design and document data workflows schemas and governance processes.
• Active TS SCI with ability to obtain Polygraph and MEAD clearance.
• U.S Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect AWS Data Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience with DevSecOps Infrastructure-as-Code (like Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub/GitLab).
• Familiarity with Elastic Stack and schema governance (e.g. ECS).
• Familiarity with POSIX shell/Bash for troubleshooting and automation.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams and customers.
• IAT Level II certification (Sec) or higher.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which includes heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.