Senior Enterprise Architect

Peraton is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in data architecture Microsoft Azure Cloud Microsoft 365 implementation and Zero Trust security protocols. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to our legislative customer providing strategic and technical leadership in designing and implementing secure scalable and resilient enterprise architectures that protect critical law enforcement information systems.

This role is primarily remote; however the Enterprise Architect must report on-site in Washington DC at least one (1) day per week to support mission collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise & Data Architecture

• Data architecture: identifying data sources documenting processes and procedures to maintain and mature data (quality timeliness etc.)

• Analyze Data: Must have the ability to develop a data structure and provide analysis through Excel pivot tables / charts

• Create detailed design documents architecture diagrams and data models.

• Participate in the design and governance of enterprise-wide data strategies frameworks and reference architectures.

• Define standards for data integration interoperability analytics and lifecycle management across mission systems.

• Ensure alignment of data architecture with business objectives compliance requirements and federal mandates.

Azure Cloud & M365 Implementation

• Architect deploy and optimize solutions within Azure Cloud and Microsoft 365 (M365) environments to support secure collaboration productivity and mission-critical operations.

• Drive cloud modernization initiatives including migration of legacy applications to Azure-based services.

• Implement cloud governance models covering identity access management monitoring and cost optimization

Zero Trust Architecture

• Design implement and maintain Zero Trust security architectures ensuring continuous authentication least-privilege access and strong data protection across all endpoints and applications.

• Partner with cybersecurity teams to integrate advanced security controls identity protection and threat intelligence into enterprise solutions.

• Establish architecture patterns that meet federal security frameworks (e.g. NIST 800-207 DHS CISA guidance).

Strategic Advisory & Governance

• Develop technology capability models

• Ability to develop decisions trees to support the identification of standard application(s) for discrete business needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and technical requirements.

• Translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Collaborate with Stakeholder leadership to align IT roadmaps with the Customers mission operational needs and compliance obligations.

• Provide technical guidance to program managers engineers and security officers to ensure architectural consistency across projects.

• Lead architecture review boards ensuring solutions are secure scalable and interoperable.

Stakeholder Communication

• Propose persuasive architectural recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Act as a bridge between enterprise architecture development project and infrastructure teams.

Technology Evaluation

• Research and recommend platforms tools and services.

• Assess trade-offs in scalability cost performance and complexity

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field and 12 years experience or high school diploma and 16 years experience.

• 10 years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles.

• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions in Azure Cloud and M365 environments.

• Deep knowledge of data architecture governance and integration practices.

• Hands-on experience with Azure services (e.g. Azure AD Sentinel Data Factory Synapse Purview).

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust protocols and implementation within federal and/or legislative regulated environments.

• Familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance tools (Defender Purview Entra ID Intune).

• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in in Information Technology Computer Science or related field

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• TOGAF SABSA or equivalent enterprise architecture certification
• CISSP or CISM for security alignment

Desired Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into secure scalable architectures.

• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills especially within law enforcement or federal government contexts.

• Ability to balance innovation with compliance ensuring adherence to federal standards while modernizing IT infrastructure.

• Strong communication & presentation skills

• Attention to detail

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.