Expert Systems Architect

About Peraton 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.
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 an Expert Level (18+ years) Systems 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. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Developing DoDAF operational (OV), data (DIV), system (SV) and service (SvcV) view products in support of the NGA enterprise architecture.
Utilizing architecture products to shape/inform solution requirements in support of acquisition objectives.
Aligning architectures to the customer's strategic goals/objectives (roadmaps, mission capabilities).
Performing architectural analysis and design using both structured and object techniques.
Creating new architecture designs and integrating new architectural features into existing infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
Identifying system-of-system architectural needs by drilling through all layers of embedded security within the given WAN / LAN architecture.
Applying external interface requirements to architectural products; documenting external operational and system data exchanges.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.
18+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community's (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
Demonstrated proficiency with the Cameo architecture tool, or similar tools.
Experience with or in-depth understanding of MBSE.
TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care