Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities

Position Overview
Peraton is seeking an Enterprise Architect in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks spanning hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure
• Develop and enforce architecture standards, patterns, and governance policies across the environment
• Lead the integration of cloud-native services with existing on-premise systems, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to define and execute technology roadmaps
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption aligned with organizational goals
• Support migration planning and execution for workloads transitioning between on-premise and cloud environments
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data governance requirements across all platforms
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including reference architectures, solution designs, and decision records

This position is fully on-site M-F in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Master's degree and 10 years experience.
  • Master's degree must be in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Mathematics.
  • In lieu of a Master's degree, candidate must possess an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training and one of the following active certifications: CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GCSA, or GICSP.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.
• Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, identity management, virtualization, and storage technologies.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DODAF, or SABSA.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• TOGAF certification.
• Experience supporting federal or DoD programs.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.

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.