Systems Architect, Lead Associate

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Architect to work in the Stuttgart, Germany area.

What you will do:

Cloud Strategy & Migration

• Lead EUCOM’s enterprise cloud vision and roadmap alignment with mission objectives and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Assess readiness and deliver actionable cloud migration strategies.

Architecture, Design & Optimization

• Architect secure, scalable solutions across IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, including hybrid/multi-cloud.
• Select and integrate services for compute, storage, networking, identity, and data platforms.
• Create reference architectures, reusable patterns, and design artifacts (e.g., CAMEO).
• Engineer for high availability, disaster recovery, global resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate emerging services and technologies.

Security, Compliance & Accreditation

• Embed Zero Trust, identity governance, and encryption strategies.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud SRG, SOC 2, and organizational policies.
• Define secure-by-design patterns and support RMF/ATO documentation and audits.
• Collaborate with DISA J9 to deploy theater-wide cloud capabilities.

Governance, FinOps & Standards

• Develop and enforce policies for cost management, tagging, resource provisioning, and lifecycle.
• Conduct architecture reviews and maintain standards.
• Guide landing zone design, guardrails, and multi-account/multi-tenant structures.
• Drive cost optimization practices.

Connectivity & Data Considerations

• Design secure hybrid connectivity (e.g., private links, secure network interconnects).
• Address data residency and sovereignty constraints for EUCOM operations.

Collaboration, Leadership & Mentorship

• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and CDAO data teams to deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and cross-functional teams.
• Provide architectural oversight during implementation.

Documentation & Communication

• Create architecture diagrams, decision records, and technical documentation.
• Present complex cloud concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Promote organization-wide understanding of cloud capabilities and constraints.

What you will need:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD or 9 years of experience in lieu of bacholers

• Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

•  Required Certifications: DoD 8140 compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Architect certifications).

• Expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Tools (CAMEO or similar).

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, Identity Governance, and Encryption Strategies.

• Familiarity with DoD Cloud SRG, NIST, FedRAMP, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex cloud and security challenges.

• Willingness to stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and trends.