Senior Cyber Systems Architect TELECOM

Cyber Systems Architect - BNATCS/TELECOM

This position is required to be on-site primarily located in Herndon VA with an alternate work location available in Bowie MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

Shape the Future of Americas Skies

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the Federal Aviation Administrations Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the FAA we help deliver the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nations skies safe secure and connected.

We are seeking a Cyber Systems Architect to provide visionary leadership in enterprise cyber architecture for next-generation telecommunications systems supporting air traffic management.

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

What Youll Do

As a Cyber Systems Architect you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide cyber architecture across telecommunications systems.

• Shape and drive long-term security roadmaps and advanced defensive capabilities.

• Lead cross-program integration of cyber controls ensuring alignment with mission priorities.

• Oversee threat modeling strategies and strengthen incident response integration.

• Mentor and guide fellow architects and engineers to elevate architectural excellence.

• Influence senior stakeholders on investment strategies policy decisions and architecture trade-offs.

Your work will directly impact one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures the system that safely moves millions of passengers and billions in commerce every day.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking innovative professionals who:

• Thrive in mission-critical high-availability environments

• Think strategically about enterprise cybersecurity architecture

• Excel at collaborating across engineering aviation data science and integration teams

• Communicate effectively with technical leaders and executive stakeholders

• Are passionate about modernizing and securing complex national infrastructure

Why Join Peraton

• Work on transformative systems supporting the National Airspace System

• Contribute to one of the most significant modernization efforts in U.S. aviation

• Collaborate with leaders in aviation cybersecurity engineering and systems integration

• Influence the future of secure air traffic management

This is more than a job its an opportunity to architect the security foundation of Americas next-generation air traffic control system.

If youre ready to lead innovate and make a lasting national impact we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in cyber architecture or engineering with a strong track record of guiding senior stakeholders and leading high-impact architecture reviews.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant technical field (an additional 4 years of experience can be counted in lieu of the degree)

• CISSP CISM CCSP or equivalent certification demonstrating deep cybersecurity expertise.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to transform complex data into clear actionable intelligence and compelling reports.

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing efficient workflows and optimizing processes to enhance compliance performance and mission outcomes.

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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.