Solutions Architect

Peraton is currently seeking an experienced Solutions Architect  to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location: Northern VA. On-SIte; Full-time. 

Role Description:

• Define, design, and enhance enterprise security architectures and systems.
• Partner with Application, Data, and Infrastructure teams to design and implement secure, scalable solutions.
• Establish, document, and oversee the implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with Federal regulations; implement remediation plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Security Risk Management Plan to support program and mission objectives.

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 can be substituted in lieu of the 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

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.