Job Requirements
Arlington, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$176,000 - $282,000
Job Description
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.
About The Role
Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Solutions Architect to become a member of their Federal Strategic Cyber Group.
Location: Northern Virginia (On-Site) Full-Time
Join a team at the forefront of protecting critical national security missions. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to help shape and secure enterprise-scale environments supporting some of the Federal Government's most important cyber initiatives. This is a highly visible role where you will influence security strategy, architect innovative solutions, and collaborate with senior technical leaders to strengthen mission resilience against evolving threats.
What You'll Do:
As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical leader responsible for designing and advancing enterprise security architectures that support complex Federal and national security environments.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Details
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.
About The Role
Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Solutions Architect to become a member of their Federal Strategic Cyber Group.
Location: Northern Virginia (On-Site) Full-Time
Join a team at the forefront of protecting critical national security missions. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to help shape and secure enterprise-scale environments supporting some of the Federal Government's most important cyber initiatives. This is a highly visible role where you will influence security strategy, architect innovative solutions, and collaborate with senior technical leaders to strengthen mission resilience against evolving threats.
What You'll Do:
As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical leader responsible for designing and advancing enterprise security architectures that support complex Federal and national security environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define, design, and evolve enterprise security architectures and cybersecurity solutions.
- Partner with Application, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Data teams to implement secure, scalable, and resilient technologies.
- Establish and maintain security standards, policies, frameworks, and technical guidance across the enterprise.
- Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and remediation efforts.
- Develop and maintain Security Risk Management Plans aligned to mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative security capabilities to enhance organizational security posture.
- Author technical recommendations, architecture documentation, and executive-level briefings for stakeholders.
- Support compliance with Federal cybersecurity frameworks and security regulations.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline and a minimum of 14 years' of relevant experience.
- An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelors degree requirement.
- Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Security+ - CompTIA Security+
• Net+ - CompTIA Network+
• A+ - CompTIA A+
• MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
• MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
• MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - U.S. citizenship required.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting industry and peer security reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to author white papers, technical recommendations, or security architecture documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical and executive audiences.
- Prior experience in Federal or DoD cybersecurity programs.
- CISM Certification
- CCSP Certification
Details
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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