Systems Architect

Chantilly, VAFull-time$146k–$234kPosted Aug 3, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Agile development frameworks
  • Translate requirements into end-to-end designs for systems that involve multiple interfaces and supporting data repositories.
  • Activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis, and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques
  • Process and integrate large amounts of information in an organized and comprehensible
  • Perform functional and technical analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, trade studies to create a total system solution that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
  • Apply concepts of operations set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design and construction of information systems across organizations.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.
  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Customer specific experience
  • Demonstrated Experience implementing cloud Infrastructure (AWS) with in a high security environment
  • Experience developing and evaluating strategies to solve complex system engineering challenges in cross-organizational environment.

Desired Skills:

  • neo4j graph database technologies, cypher query language
  • Enterprise data strategy, data governance practices, data stewardship principles, data architecture principles, data standards, and metadata management best practices.

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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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