Enterprise Architect, Senior Advisor

Welcome page Returning candidate? Log back in! Enterprise Architect, Senior Advisor Job Locations US-VA-Herndon Requisition ID 2026-166382 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Public Trust Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Enterprise Architect to define and drive the overarching technology strategy, standards, and architectural vision for the BNATCS program, responsible for enterprise architecture baselines, interface control documents, system integration planning, and governance board leadership. You will serve as the principal authority on enterprise-level design decisions, guiding solution architects, engineering teams, and program leadership toward a unified, future-ready technology landscape. This postion will be located in Herndon, VA. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, including system, data, application, and technology reference architectures aligned with mission objectivesDevelop and govern architectural standards, principles, and patterns that ensure consistency, interoperability, and reuse across programs and systemsLead technology roadmap development, identifying strategic investments, capability gaps, and modernization opportunities across the enterprise portfolioEvaluate and rationalize the application and technology portfolio, recommending consolidation, modernization, or retirement decisions based on business value and technical fitnessEstablish and chair architecture review boards (ARBs) to evaluate proposed solutions, enforce standards, and adjudicate design trade-offsEnsure alignment with federal frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, and agency-specific policiesDrive adoption of enterprise integration patterns — APIs, event-driven architectures, shared data services — to reduce duplication and improve data flow across systemsCollaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and software engineering teams to ensure architectural coherence across all technical domainsTranslate enterprise architecture strategy into clear, actionable guidance for executive stakeholders, program managers, and technical teamsAssess emerging technologies — cloud-native platforms, AI/ML, automation, edge computing — and provide recommendations on strategic adoptionDevelop and maintain architecture artifacts using industry-standard frameworks such as DoDAF, DoDAF, UAF or similar frameworksMentor and guide solution architects and engineering leads to ensure architectural intent is preserved through design and implementation #BNATC#LSI2 Qualifications Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or IT strategy within large-scale organizationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)Demonstrated experience defining and governing enterprise-wide architectural standards across complex, multi-system environmentsProficiency in SysML and CAMEO/MagicDraw modeling toolsDeep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UAF, or equivalentExperience with Interface Control Document (ICD) development and managementStrong understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and their role within broader enterprise architectureProven expertise in application portfolio rationalization, technology roadmapping, and capability-based planningSolid grounding in FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust Architecture, and federal IT governanceExperience supporting federal or DoD programs with complex, heterogeneous technology landscapesBackground in mission-critical or safety-critical systems where architectural decisions carry significant operational riskITIL certification and experience aligning architecture governance with ITSM processesExceptional ability to communicate complex technical strategies to executive, non-technical, and...