Systems Architect SME

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Systems Architect - SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

As a Systems Architect - SME , you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments related to C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems engineering.
• Maps architectures using DEF models, data flows, and interfaces and leads the architectural design and optimization strategies for the entire C2ISR Transport Infrastructure, defining innovative approaches for system performance, technological interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Architects fully integrated " turn-key " AISR Transport Infrastructure Gateway installations, ensuring seamless integration of RF terminal solutions, OEM-specific components, and network connectivity.
• Provides expert technical insights and strategic guidance for identifying and implementing advanced technological solutions to address emerging mission requirements and infrastructure challenges.
• Functions as a technical expert in enterprise architecture, baseline strategies, and operational requirements for supported AISR assets, driving modernization efforts.
• Plans and leads major architectural assignments, evaluating performance results and recommending significant changes affecting short-term project growth and long-term system evolution.
• Designs, develops, and provides strategic oversight for MBSE and Digital Engineering Framework (DEF), ensuring seamless integration of digital engineering principles, tools, and processes to support enterprise-level system architecture, enhance operational efficiency, and drive mission-critical decision-making
• Utilizes the following Role Specific Tools: EA frameworks ( DoDAF , TOGAF, Digital Engineering); IaC (RH AAP, Helm, Rancher Fleet); system modeling (Cameo, Sparx , System Architect, Jira, wiki); requirements management (DOORS, Jama Connect); configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, CMDB);; service desk and ticketing (ServiceNow); network diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart ); routing protocol simulators (BGP/MBGP/MSDP/BFD labs); cloud orchestration tools (Azure Arc, AWS Console, milCloud 2.0,, Grizzly Cloud 2.0,); SATCOM monitoring (L3 Harris SRVT, ViaSat portals); latency measurement (Wireshark, TS Reader); backup and disaster recovery (Veeam, Commvault).

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 12years’ experience with BS/BA , or 10years ’ experience with MS/MA , or 7years ’ experience with PhD . OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA
  

• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level

• US citizenship is required
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator, Advanced Level / ability to obtain

Des i red Qualifications:

• Must complete DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC

• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking

• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations

• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness

• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community

• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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 Duration Statement: 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.

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