Enterprise 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Enterprise Architect to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

• Develop and maintain DoDAF-compliant architecture artifacts (AV, OV, CV, SV, SdtV) and authoritative architecture viewpoints.
• Conduct enterprise assessments, gap analyses, capability shortfall evaluations, and impact analyses for modernization initiatives.
• Produce future-state architecture blueprints, transition roadmaps, ROMs, and COAs tied to mission objectives and funding cycles.
• Maintain and govern the enterprise architecture repository; ensure data quality, version control, and accessibility in approved collaboration platforms.
• Guide integration of new systems and initiatives with architecture standards; participate in architecture review boards and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with system engineers, data architects, cybersecurity, program leadership, and external partners to validate requirements and enforce standards.
• Assess emerging technologies, produce enterprise-level recommendations, and evaluate tradeoffs for interoperability, scalability, and resilience.
• Provide decision‑grade briefings, reports, and artifacts to senior leadership and acquisition/program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA;
  Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA;
  Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
• Experience:
  
  Enterprise architecture experience with demonstrated DoDAF modeling, architecture governance, and enterprise assessment work—preferably in DoD/Army environments.
• Skills:
  
  DoDAF modeling tool proficiency, architecture repository management, stakeholder facilitation, roadmap development, and senior‑leader briefings.

Education / Training / Certification:
Candidate must meet ONE:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• Completion of DoD/Military Enterprise Architect (Advanced) Playlist.
• Relevant certifications (see list below).

• CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GCSA, GICSP
• Other expert certs desirable: CASP+, AWS/Azure/GCP Professional, TOGAF, DAWIA

• Prior ARNG, Army, or DoD enterprise architecture experience.
• Experience producing ROMs/COAs and supporting POM/APOM or acquisition decisions.
• Familiarity with EA toolsets (Sparx, MEGA, System Architect, Archi Mate, etc.) and approved Army collaboration platforms.
• Experience with cloud migration, platform rationalization, data governance, and security architecture integration.

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.

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

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.

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