Enterprise Architect, Senior Advisor

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.

• Contribute to developing and maintaining enterprise architecture artifacts reference models diagrams and technical standards.
• Support system design and integration across hybrid environments including onpremises data centers cloud (AWS GovCloud Azure Government) and edge systems.
• Assist in applying architectural frameworks such as DoDAF and TOGAF.
• Support solution design reviews technology selection processes and implementation planning under guidance from senior architects.
• Help ensure compliance with RMF ICD 503 and NIST 80053 security frameworks.
• Participate in the implementation of modern architectural approaches such as Zero Trust microservices containerization and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity infrastructure identity management and application teams to ensure cohesive and secure designs.
• Support integration and modernization of identity access and directory technologies including:
• Microsoft Active Directory (AD)
• Azure Active Directory / Entra ID
• Hybrid AD environments (AD Connect federation services)
• Rolebased access control and identity governance within classified environments
• Assist with cloud architecture design for both AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure Government including networking IAM landing zones and security controls.
• Participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) preparing documentation analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and draft assessments for potential use within classified environments.

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of hire and the ability to obtain SCI/Q

• 12 years experience with BS/BA Min 10 years with MS/MA Min 7 years with PhD 16 years with a HS Diploma

• 6 years of IT experience with 3 years in architecture systems engineering or technical design within the Intelligence Community or DoD. Experience can be substituted for education.
• Experience supporting enterprisegrade architectures for secure distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of IC compliance standards (ICD 503 RMF NIST 80053).
• Practical experience with:
  • AWS GovCloud or Azure Government cloud services
  • Microsoft Active Directory and hybrid identity architectures
  • Secure network design data flows and system integration
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Exposure to Zero Trust concepts and identitycentric security architectures.
• Experience with container platforms (Docker Kubernetes) CI/CD pipelines or DevSecOps tooling.
• Familiarity with big data platforms AI/ML pipelines or advanced analytics in IC environments.
• Experience operating within large multicontractor programs or major IT modernization initiatives.
• Microsoft Cloud & Identity Certifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Entra ID)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Directory / Infrastructure Certifications
• MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator
• SC-300: Identity & Access Administrator (focused on Azure AD/Entra)
• AZ-800 / AZ-801: Administering and Configuring Windows Server Hybrid
• MD-102: Endpoint Administrator (for zero trust/conditional access integration)
• Cloud Architecture & Security (NonMicrosoft)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• CompTIA Cloud

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical dental vision life health savings account short/long term disability EAP parental leave 401(k) paid time off (PTO) for vacation and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at Statements