Sr. Technical Architect​/Active Secret​/Remote Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Technical Architect / Active Secret / Remote with Security Clearance
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  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About

The Role Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Sr. Technical Architect (IRAD Technical Lead).

Location:

Remote (CONUS-based with Remote Work Option) Role:
* As the Sr. Technical Architect, you will serve as the technical lead for multiple Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives focused on AI/ML-driven platforms for Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
* The position requires deep expertise in large language models, agentic AI workflows, cloud architecture, data integration, and advanced visualization technologies to deliver innovative solutions supporting Combatant Command (COCOM) information operations across CENTCOM, NORTHCOM, INDOPACOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM.
* This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on Peraton's competitive positioning.
You will:
* Lead technical architecture and system design for LLM-driven platforms, ensuring alignment with TRL 6 delivery objectives and quarterly milestone schedules.

* Design and implement agentic LLM architectures leveraging GPT-4, Claude, and Azure OpenAI Service with structured output schemas (JSON/GeoJSON), chain-of-debate methodologies, and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities to generate reliable, standardized outputs.

* Develop technical specifications for platform interoperability with existing DoW systems including Maven, C2IE, etc., ensuring seamless bi-directional data exchange and export capabilities.

* Oversee multi-cloud infrastructure architecture on AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring FedRAMP IL2-4 compliance, role-based access controls (RBAC), MOT classification handling, and secure API implementations that do not require external LLM searches.

* Provide technical leadership to development teams, conduct architecture reviews, develop OV-1 and Functional Block Diagram documentation, and ensure adherence to Dev Sec Ops  practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

* Collaborate with COCOM stakeholders and customer champions across five commands to translate operational requirements into technical specifications, support tabletop exercise (TTX) demonstrations, and validate platform capabilities.

* Drive quarterly milestone delivery aligned with MVP development approach, managing technical risk, coordinating with Business Development champions, and ensuring on-time delivery of IRAD objectives with measurable ROI and man-hours saved metrics.

* Oversee development of virtual and on-site training programs, user guides, and documentation to support platform adoption across multiple Combatant Commands.

* Identify and document potential intellectual property (IP), patents, and trade secrets arising from novel LLM prompting techniques, influence mapping algorithms, and visualization methods for abstract concepts.
Key Technologies & Platforms: GPT-4, Claude, Azure OpenAI Service, Python, Type Script, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Plotly, D3.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Now API, ArcGIS, GeoJSON, JSON Schema, REST APIs, IRIS Platform, Maven, C2IE, OMEGA, Monte Carlo, FedRAMP IL2-4 Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field and 12 years of equivalent professional experience.
* 10+ years of experience in software architecture and systems engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical lead or architect role on complex, multi-system integration projects.

* Demonstrated expertise in Large Language Model (LLM) architecture, including hands-on experience with GPT-4, Claude, or equivalent foundation models, prompt engineering, structured output generation, and agentic AI workflows.

* Proficiency in cloud architecture and deployment on AWS and Microsoft Azure, including experience with Azure OpenAI Service, FedRAMP-compliant environments, and IL2-4 security requirements.

* Strong experience with data integration and ETL/ELT pipeline development, including API integration (REST, Service Now), multi-source data orchestration, and data lake architectures.

* Proficiency in Python and modern web technologies (JavaScript/Type Script, React or Vue.js) with experience in advanced visualization libraries (Plotly, D3.js) and…