Network Architect

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 C2ISR 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 aTS/SCI cleared Network Architect - SMEto support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

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

Provides strategic technical leadership for defining the architectural vision and strategy for all C2ISR Transport Infrastructure network engineering support. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
• Maps architectures using DEF models, data flows, and interfaces and establishes overarching architectural goals and plans that meet project objectives, ensuring the development of innovative, optimized, and resilient network infrastructures crucial for national security operations.
• Serves as the principal authority on the architectural design of communication infrastructure, C5ISRT systems, and SATCOM capable assets, guiding all modernization and integration efforts.
• Directs and controls architectural activities, having overall responsibility for methods and strategic design to ensure that advanced network engineering solutions meet stringent technical requirements and mission objectives.
• Engages in high-level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, where architectural decisions and domain knowledge have a critical impact on overall C2ISR project implementation and global operational effectiveness.
• Drives continuous architectural improvement, technological adaptability, and mission-focused network engineering across all C2ISR systems, networks, and operational domains.
• Collaborate with DoD entities, program offices, and commercial providers to ensure seamless integration and mission effectiveness.
• Utilize 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),Elastic Stack, ACAS

Required qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Network Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with BS/BA, or 6 years' experience with MS/MA, or 4 years' experience with PhD. OR 12 years without a degree OR 10 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: 441 Network Operations Specialist, advanced level / ability to obtain

Desired 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.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience with BS/BA, or 10 years' experience with MS/MA, or 7 years' experience with PhD. OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA

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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