Junior-Level Systems Architect

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Junior Systems Architect to help design and develop technology solutions that support complex application environments and enterprise initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to the architecture of applications, APIs, data services, platform services, cloud services, and infrastructure services to meet user requirements while aligning with strategic goals and the Enterprise Architecture.

This position is ideal for early-career professionals who want to grow their architecture skills while working on modern systems and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and document solution architectures , ensuring traceability to Enterprise Architecture and enterprise requirements.

• Analyze user requirements, procedures, and operational problems to automate or improve existing systems.

• Evaluate system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling constraints to identify improvement opportunities.

• Recommend and develop updates to solution architecture designs based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies.

Why Join Us

• Work on complex, mission-critical systems across modern technology stacks.

• Gain hands-on experience with enterprise architecture and emerging technologies .

• Grow your career in a collaborative environment that supports learning and professional development .

Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field , or 4 additional years of relevant Systems Architect experience in lieu of a degree.

• 0–6 years of architecture-related experience in government or industry environments.

• TS/SCI clearance , with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts, processes, tools, and languages.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.

EEO

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