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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Distributed Systems, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Application Integration, Google Cloud, HybridCloud, Togaf, Microsoft Fabric, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Migration, DODAF, Devsecops, Api Management - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88468239/1 ## About the Role * US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Q/SCI clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field preferred * Minimum of 16 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 14 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with Ph.D., 20 years with a HS Diploma * 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems architecture, or related technical leadership roles supporting federal government or Intelligence Community customers. * Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architectures within classified environments. * Strong knowledge of: * DoDAF, TOGAF, FEAF, and IC architecture methodologies * Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Government, Google Cloud) * Hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures * Zero Trust Architecture principles * Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST RMF and IC cybersecurity policies * Enterprise integration patterns and API management * Data architecture, data governance, and analytics platforms Experience supporting large-scale modernization and transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of networking, infrastructure, virtualization, and distributed systems. Experience facilitating executive-level technical discussions and architecture governance boards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications * TOGAF, AWS, Azure, CISSP, SAFe, or PMP certifications. * Experience supporting multi-agency IC programs or cross-domain architectures. * Familiarity with: * DevSecOps pipelines and platform engineering * AI/ML platforms and advanced analytics * Data mesh, data fabric, or enterprise data lake architectures * Kubernetes and container orchestration technologies * Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) ## Description Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to support a federal government customer IC. The successful candidate will lead enterprise architecture strategy, modernization planning, systems integration, and technology governance efforts across complex mission and enterprise environments. This role requires deep expertise in federal architecture frameworks, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, cybersecurity, data architecture, and mission systems integration within classified environments., Lead development and maintenance of enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and transition plans supporting IC mission objectives. * Analyze current-state architectures and define target-state architectures across business, application, data, security, and infrastructure domains. * Provide architectural guidance for modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, zero trust implementation, AI/ML integration, data platforms, and digital transformation programs. * Support architecture governance processes, technical reviews, and design authority boards. * Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, models, operational views, and technical documentation using frameworks such as DoDAF, TOGAF, and IC-specific architecture guidance. * Ensure alignment of systems and solutions with federal mandates, IC directives, cybersecurity requirements, and agency strategic goals. * Advise senior government leadership on technology strategy, capability gaps, risk mitigation, and investment prioritization. * Collaborate with systems engineers, solution architects, cybersecurity engineers, and software development teams to ensure architectural consistency and interoperability. * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding adoption, scalability, operational impact, and mission relevance. * Support enterprise data management, API integration strategies, and cross-domain information sharing initiatives. * Lead architecture assessments, technology rationalization efforts, and portfolio modernization activities. * Contribute to acquisition planning, technical evaluations, and architecture compliance reviews for new programs and systems. * Support classified and unclassified environments, ensuring adherence to security and accreditation requirements. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [The Agentic Enterprise: Orchestrating People, AI, and European Sovereignty](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100273-the-agentic-enterprise-orchestrating-people-ai-and-european-sovereignty) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering)