Solutions Architect

Peraton is currently seeking an experienced Solutions Architect  to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location: Northern VA. On-SIte; Full-time. 

Role Description:

• Define, design, and enhance enterprise security architectures and systems.
• Partner with Application, Data, and Infrastructure teams to design and implement secure, scalable solutions.
• Establish, document, and oversee the implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with Federal regulations; implement remediation plans as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Security Risk Management Plan to support program and mission objectives.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline and a minimum of 14 years’ of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement. 
• Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Security+ – CompTIA Security+
  • Net+ – CompTIA Network+
  • A+ – CompTIA A+
  • MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
  • MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • MCSA – Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
  
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience conducting industry and peer security reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to author white papers, technical recommendations, or security architecture documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical and executive audiences.
• Prior experience in Federal or DoD cybersecurity programs.
• CISM Certification
• CCSP Certification