Automation Architect (SME)

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking aAutomation Architect (SME)to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will lead the design implementation and oversight of automation strategies supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this senior technical role you will provide strategic vision architecture leadership and technical expertise to enable automation including infrastructure testing cybersecurity and operations workflows. You will guide modernization initiatives through automation that enhances efficiency scalability and position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

In this position you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks across FAA infrastructure applications and operations.

• Define and enforce enterprise automation standards tools and practices aligned with FAA modernization objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to FAA leadership on automation strategy tools selection and roadmap development.

• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor automation activities to ensure compliance and integration consistency.

• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Configuration as Code and automated deployment pipelines.

• Integrate automation into testing processes ensuring performance reliability and security are validated at scale.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity network and systems engineering teams to ensure automation supports Zero Trust RMF and compliance requirements.

• Conduct trade studies risk assessments and architecture reviews to evaluate and recommend automation solutions.

• Mentor engineers and analysts in automation best practices fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings reports and technical recommendations on automation initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design implementation and oversight of automation strategies supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this senior technical role you will provide strategic vision architecture leadership and technical expertise to enable automation across FAA systems including infrastructure testing cybersecurity and operations workflows. You will serve as a trusted advisor to FAA leadership guiding modernization initiatives through automation that enhances efficiency scalability and reliability.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years; or Associates degree and 14 years experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
• Experience in IT automation architecture or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Ansible or CloudFormation.
• Experience with automation in hybrid and cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements (NIST RMF FedRAMP Zero Trust) and integration into automated solutions.
• Hands-on experience automating infrastructure provisioning monitoring patching and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python PowerShell Bash) for automation workflows.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for performance scalability and security validation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Computer Science Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering.

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified Azure Expert Red Hat Certified Architect or Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

• Direct experience supporting FAA DHS or DoD automation initiatives.

• Background in AI/ML-driven automation predictive analytics or intelligent orchestration.

• Familiarity with NextGen FAA modernization programs and their automation dependencies.

• Demonstrated ability to leadenterprise automation initiativesfor large-scale mission-critical programs.

• Strong understanding offederal IT modernization initiatives ideally with FAA or DOT.

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