Senior Cloud 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. Program Overview Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG. About The Role Overall Assignment Description: Senior-level Cloud Architects play a key role in leading and overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of cloud service architecture. They evaluate and prioritize various cloud service alternatives to ensure the Government successfully designs business and mission solutions leveraging cloud-based systems and services. Duties may include: Leading and promoting cultural transformation for cloud adoption.
Overseeing the development and coordination of cloud architectures.
Developing cloud strategies and facilitating the adoption of cloud-based solutions.
Providing guidance and support to Mid- and Junior-level Cloud Architects on the team.
Qualifications Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which includes 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 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 or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
12+ years of experience in designing and architecting cloud-based systems.
Experience with or in-depth understanding of MBSE
Working experience with NGA/NRO joint integration activities.
Working knowledge of NGA IPO infrastructure.
Demonstrated proficiency with the Cameo architecture tool, or similar tools.
One or more of the following Cloud Certifications (or equivalent) are required:
Cloud Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified
Cisco Certified Network 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.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.