Software Solutions Architect ​/ Part-time ​/ TS

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.

We are seeking a talented Software Solutions Architect to support a critical Government initiative.

This part-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team maintaining and enhancing a sophisticated private cloud infrastructure that interfaces with real-time, mission‑critical internal systems.

As part of this effort, you will help integrate externally developed capabilities into internal operations, collaborating closely with two principal developers who oversee comprehensive cloud operations.

• Develop and maintain applications using PHP, Python, C, and C++.
• Support a real-time data enrichment and sharing infrastructure.
• Work across both web-based front-end systems and robust back-end ingestion/processing pipelines.
• Assist in absorbing and integrating external workflows into internal operations.
• Collaborate on Open Stack environments and virtualized cloud platforms.
• Support Linux and Windows system environments.
• Research and explore implementation of a self-sustaining AI engine within the Open Stack ecosystem.

• Bachelors Degree and minimum of 8 years of relevent experience.
• A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.

• Demonstrated proficiency in PHP, Python, C, and C++.
• Experience with Open Stack.
• Strong Linux and Windows system knowledge.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration experience.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Adaptability and drive for reform initiatives.

• Experience working with AI systems and frameworks.
• Background in AI implementation and deployment.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration in cloud environments.

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.