Responsibilities:

Description:

At Peraton we drive missions of consequence spanning the globe.  As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise engineering provider we deliver trusted engineering capabilities to our nation’s security and provide solutions which keep our nation safe. The Space and Intelligence Sector is seeking a Senior Level (12+ years) Cloud Architect to work within our dynamic engineering team in Springfield or Chantilly VA.  The Enterprise Engineering team supports the Government by providing Model-based systems engineering (MBSE),  Architecture Engineering, Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) to support system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities from the conceptual design phase and continuing throughout development life cycle phases.  You will be a key member supporting NGA’s Sensor Integration (TIS) Office, providing strategic and solutions-level systems engineering support for the integration of new sensor capabilities into the Enterprise Architecture.  

Senior-level Cloud Architects assist in leading and overseeing the planning and development of cloud services architectures. They ensure analysis of cloud service alternatives are conducted and prioritized to ensure the Government properly architects business and mission solutions using cloud bases systems and services.

Duties may include:

Assists with leading cultural change for cloud

Assists with overseeing development and coordination of cloud

Develops cloud strategies and coordinating adoption of cloud-based

Guides the work of Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Cloud

Qualifications:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree and 2 years with a non-STEM degree.

12+ years of experience in cloud-based systems.

One or more Cloud Certifications to include, but are not limited to the following:Cloud Certified Solutions Architect

AWS Certified

Cisco Certified Networking Administrator – Cloud

Cisco Certified Network Professional – Cloud

IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect

MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)

TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Peraton Overview:

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.