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Chief Architect

Peraton
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Mar 06, 2026

Chief Architect
Job Locations

US




Requisition ID
2026-164190

Position Category
Project Management

Clearance
No Clearance Required



Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Chief Architect on ourprogram with a state customer for implementing and maintaining advanced information technology.

This position is remote.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

    Work directly with senior level leadership and the customer to architect and implement new IT technology within a state agency enterprise environment
  • Apply comprehensive understanding of current and emerging IT technology to improve IT in the state
  • Develop creative ways to implement cross functional teams and bridge gaps
  • Develop innovative, cost efficient solutions for customer service, cyber, engineering, and operations
  • Collaborate with strategic industry partners to evaluate new products/capabilities, other Peraton program chief engineers/architects, and Peraton corporate to develop best practices to apply to the state
  • Recommend Cloud and Agile DevSecOps strategies
  • Create cost savings solutions for the customer by removing technical debt and consolidating systems/tools to benefit customers
  • Participate in innovation forums and meetings with co-suppliers and strategic partners as required
  • Deliver next generation technology white papers and technical training for the staff as well as the customer as required
  • Lead monthly innovation forums and meetings with strategic partners
  • Deliver next generation technology white papers and technical training for the staff as well as the customer


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School diploma and 16 years of experience, may have management experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • 12+ years of relevant industry experience
  • System integration for network, compute, storage, cloud, and virtualization
  • Knowledge of emerging IT technology
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with State and Local customers
  • Certifications:
    • Open Certified Architect (Open CA) certification
    • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification


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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