Senior Enterprise Architect – Mission Systems & Command Networks

Peraton is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support mission architecture for HQ USEUCOM J6 in Stuttgart, Germany

This position is central to the detailed analysis and architectural design of new capabilities within USEUCOM. The Enterprise Architect will lead the design for large, multi-system capabilities and be responsible for translating high[1]level operational requirements into technically vetted and approved demands for our Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

This team provides analytical support services to USEUCOM in order to document and evolve the physical infrastructure, systems, services, and logical information flows used by USEUCOM to conduct its assigned missions. These missions include Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD); Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3); Command and Control (C2); Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Logistics and Coalition Networks. This program provides critical Communications and Information Technology Services to support U.S. European Command, and associated organizations.

This position requires OCONUS travel.

What you will do:

As a key member of the J68 Architecture Branch, this candidate will operate as an Enterprise Architect with support to the USEUCOM SAFe framework. They will be responsible for turning high-level needs into executable plans.

• Lead End-to-End Architectural Design: Take the lead on large, complex capabilities that span multiple systems and ARTs (e.g., "MPE" or "Joint Function"). Define the end-to-end architecture and ensure different systems can be integrated seamlessly
• Analyze incoming requirements for technical feasibility, alignment with the command's enterprise architecture, and strategic themes. Identify requests that require significant architectural design work
• Work with stakeholders to develop the architectural vision and create necessary design artifacts, such as System-of-Systems Architecture Descriptions and Capability Design Documents
• Technically vet high-level requirements to transform them into "Approved Demands" that are fully prepared for an Agile Release Train (ART) to execute during a Program Increment (PI)
• Work closely with the Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, System Architects, Capability Managers, and operational stakeholders to ensure the technical solution aligns with the C4/Cyber vision, program goals, and operational needs
• Develop models detailing stages of mission execution (e.g., phases of the operation, critical data flows, decisions, stakeholders) to inform architectural design
• Provide support to strategy development and policy formulation resulting from mission segment capabilities analyses. Assess service component architecture(s) as needed to support USEUCOM priority missions
• Serve as a subject matter expert on architecture at USEUCOM meetings and planning events

What you will need:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect or System Architect in a SAFe or other scaled Agile environment
• Knowledge of Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
• Experience translating high-level operational requirements into detailed technical designs and executable features
• Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Combat Support Agency (DISA, DIA, MDA, NGA, etc.) staff experience
• Experience providing support to large-scale, multi-system capabilities such as IAMD, NC3, C2, ISR, Logistics and/or Coalition networks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting executive-level briefings and detailed technical documentation
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
• Ability to obtain a TESA visa in Germany

Preferred Qualifications:

• European Theater experience.
• Knowledge of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) or other architecture frameworks.
• Experience with repository-based architecture tools such as Cameo, Erwin Casewise (CMD2), or System Architect.
• Knowledge of network design best practices and familiarity with IT networks to include circuits, trucks, nodes, servers, and satellite communications (SATCOM).
• Experience in a complex interdisciplinary environment supporting COCOM Operations to include design, development, production and operation of systems.
• Experience with Mission Relevant Terrain - Cyber (MRT-C) identification and modeling.