Cloud Architect

Program Overview

About The Role

Shape the Future of Aviation with Peraton

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures—working alongside experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration to drive the next generation of airspace technology.

Cloud Architect

Location: Herndon, VA

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to lead the transformation of FAA BNATCS systems into a modern, information-centric NAS architecture. Based in Herndon, VA , this is a high-impact role where you will define cloud strategy, guide architectural evolution, and help modernize mission-critical systems that support the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace.

As a senior technical leader, you will drive cloud adoption across complex federal environments—ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with federal standards. You will work at the intersection of enterprise architecture, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and operations to deliver actionable strategies that enable the next generation of NAS capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cloud assessments and define forward-looking architecture strategies for NAS modernization
• Provide technical leadership and governance across cloud adoption initiatives
• Design and guide implementation of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Develop strategies for application modernization and cloud migration
• Ensure alignment with FAA mission objectives , operational requirements, and federal compliance frameworks
• Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive adoption of secure-by-design principles , including Zero Trust Architecture
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for executive stakeholders

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You translate mission needs into actionable technical strategies
• You balance innovation with operational risk and compliance
• You communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and executive audiences
• You thrive in high-stakes, regulated environments and know how to lead transformation at scale

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a cloud role—it’s an opportunity to lead a critical modernization effort at the heart of U.S. aviation. Your work will directly support the evolution of the National Airspace System, ensuring it is ready for future demands while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and reliability.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise IT, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree is required (an additional 4 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)
• Deep expertise in h ybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and c loud migration and application modernization strategies
• Strong knowledge of f ederal cybersecurity frameworks (FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53) and Z ero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or DoD programs
• Background in mission-critical or safety-critical systems
• ITIL certification and experience integrating cloud into IT service management (ITSM)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) programs
• Familiarity with t eal-time systems and low-latency architecture and e dge computing in operational environments
• Background in n etwork architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and AI Ops and observability platforms

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.