Senior-Level Systems Architect

Peraton

Chantilly, VA, United States$135,000 - $216,000Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior-Level Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and guidance to Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in the design and development of solutions for complex application problems. This role will support API design, data services, platform services, cloud services, and infrastructure services, ensuring solutions meet user requirements, align with strategic goals, and maintain traceability to the Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance to Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures, ensuring traceability to the Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise requirements.
  • Guide the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to identify opportunities to automate or improve existing systems.
  • Evaluate computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to inform architecture and solution design.
  • Guide Mid-Level and Junior-Level Systems Architects in developing proposed changes to solution architecture designs based on analysis of requirements and emerging technologies.

Location: This position is fully onsite in either Chantilly or Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program, or equivalent senior-level experience as a Systems Architect. 
    • 12 years' of relevant working experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 12+ years' of relevant, Senior-level working experience in government or industry in relevant areas, including:
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Solution Architecture
    • Data Architecture
    • Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
    • Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM degree program.
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
  • Federated Enterprise Architect certification, such as Certified Enterprise Architect.
  • Working knowledge of the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
  • Knowledge of GEOINT collections (e.g., GIMS) and data management (e.g., NCL) workflows and systems.
  • Knowledge of imagery products and associated standards.
  • Working knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Experience across the systems development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis through testing and deployment.

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 peraton.com 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. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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