Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert-level guidance technical leadership and domain knowledge across complex IT environments. This role is responsible for advising senior stakeholders shaping enterprise architectures optimizing IT operations advising on bid strategy and solutioning and supporting mission-critical initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure cloud technologies cybersecurity and IT service delivery within large-scale multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the visionary authority for enterprise IT systems architectures and modernization efforts.
• Provide strategic guidance to executives program managers engineering teams and stakeholders on enterprise IT best practices standards and emerging technologies.
• Advise on bid strategy and solutioning in the analysis design and development of enterprise-wide IT solutions ensuring alignment with business and mission objectives.
• Evaluate current-state systems and recommend improvements in scalability security performance automation and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to architecture documentation roadmaps technical assessments white papers and briefings.
• Advise on cloud migration hybrid architectures virtualization network modernization and enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering operations cybersecurity and program leadership.
• Participate in technical reviews risk assessments and governance boards.
• Stay current with industry trends federal standards and best practices to ensure continuous improvement across enterprise IT capabilities.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 16 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT systems engineering network architecture or related areas.
• Proven experience advising and designing solutions in large distributed enterprise environments.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud) virtualization networking storage and enterprise security.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF) and system lifecycle processes.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions influence decision-making and drive strategic initiatives.
• Establish build and maintain positive professional relationships and interaction at all decision levels
• Maintain a highly credible professional profile within the industry
• Ability to communicate issues concerns risks and problems in a solution-oriented manner
• Experience applying AI Tool Capabilities (OpenAI ChatGPT Gemini etc.) in execution of capture activities

• Experience supporting federal defense or intelligence community environments.

• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagement and pursuit activities
• Must reside in the greater Washington DC metro area
• Must hold security clearance at the level of Top Secret/SCI w/ poly

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP AWS Solutions Architect CCNP PMP ITIL Expert TOGAF).
• Familiarity with zero trust architectures automation frameworks DevSecOps containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes Docker).
• Demonstrated capacity to stay on top of current trends issues and technologies in mission areas
• Ability to positively communicate with inspire and motivate all levels of staff
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box acting strategically and proactively

What You Bring

• A strategic solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate in highly dynamic environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to excellence in supporting critical enterprise IT missions

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.