Cyber 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 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 resilience and innovation. We are seeking a Cyber Architect SME to lead the design and governance of advanced cybersecurity architectures supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).In this highly influential role you will serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor guiding how complex mission-critical aviation systems are secured as they modernize. Youll shape enterprise-level security strategy influence architecture decisions at scale mentor technical teams and ensure FAA solutions meet and exceed federal cybersecurity RMF and Zero Trust you are a seasoned architect or a senior leader ready to drive enterprise outcomes your expertise will directly protect national infrastructure and the millions of travelers who rely on safe secure air travel every day.

Work Location:

• This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Onceoperations are fully established we will consider telework options however this is not guaranteed.

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Lead the design review and oversight of cybersecurity architectures across FAA modernization initiatives.

• Ensure solutions align with NIST standards RMF Zero Trust principles and FAA cybersecurity requirements.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to FAA leadership on cybersecurity posture emerging threats and risk mitigation.

• Develop and maintain enterprise security reference architectures that guide system design and integration.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers analysts and program teams.

• Partner with program managers systems engineers and subcontractors to ensure secure scalable system integration.

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments gap analyses and architecture trade studies.

• Support system authorization accreditation and continuous monitoring activities.

• Contribute SME insight to proposal development technical evaluations and modernization planning.

• Prepare executive-level briefings reports and recommendations on cybersecurity initiatives.

• Stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape cloud security practices and Zero Trust advancements.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the backbone of aviation safety and innovation in the United States. As a Cyber Architect (SME) you will help defend the systems that power the National Airspace System ensuring new technologies are integrated securely risks are proactively managed and trust in U.S. aviation remains role goes beyond architecture diagrams and controls. Its about protecting national infrastructure enabling modernization with confidence and safeguarding the systems that millions of travelers depend on every single day.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years experience or Masters degree and 10 years experience or Associates degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
• Proven ability to lead cybersecurity initiatives across large complex federal programs.
• Deep expertise in NIST 800-53 NIST Cybersecurity Framework FISMA FedRAMP DISA STIGs/SRGs.
• Strong experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
• Expertise in network security identity and access management and cloud security.
• Experience with enterprise security architecture frameworks such as TOGAF DoDAF or SABSA.
• Familiarity with federal cloud security guidance (FedRAMP TIC 3.0 CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model).
• Proficiency with modern cybersecurity tools and platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting FAA DOT or National Airspace System (NAS) environments.

• Degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related discipline.

• Familiarity with aviation or critical infrastructure security requirements.

• Industry certifications such as CISSP CISM CCSP AWS Certified Security Specialty.

• Experience contributing to federal cybersecurity policy or guidance development.

• Familiarity with FAA NextGen or large-scale system modernization efforts.

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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.