Security Architect

Peraton

. Design, develop, and govern enterprise security architectures protecting information systems, applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and sensitive data .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and governing enterprise security architectures, with a strong focus on Zero Trust and identity-centric frameworks. Proficient in translating regulatory requirements into secure architectural solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

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Enterprise Security Architecture DesignZero Trust ArchitectureNIST SP 800-53 ComplianceCISSP CertificationThreat Modeling

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Hard Skills

Security Architecture PrinciplesIdentity SecurityEncryptionNetwork SecurityVulnerability ManagementSecurity Control SpecificationsTechnical Architecture DesignSecurity FrameworksIncident ResponseCloud Security

Tools & Technologies

AWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentDevSecOpsFICAMSecurity Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCASPCCISOSecurity+CAPAWS Certified Security - SpecialtySABSATOGAF

Industry Keywords

Federal Security RequirementsEnterprise PlatformsCloud EnvironmentsHybrid Information SystemsModernization Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and govern enterprise security architectures protecting information systems, applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and sensitive data
Establish security architecture principles, reference designs, technical standards, and implementation patterns aligned with organizational risk tolerance, mission objectives, and federal security requirements
Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture principles, reference architectures, technical standards, and security design patterns
Translate business, mission, and regulatory requirements into secure architectural solutions across applications, infrastructure, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments
Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling to identify design weaknesses, architectural risks, and opportunities to strengthen security controls
Define security requirements for new systems, technology integrations, modernization initiatives, and enterprise platforms
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide architecture recommendations balancing security, scalability, performance, cost, and operational requirements
Establish architecture governance processes and incorporate security considerations throughout the system development lifecycle
Provide technical architecture guidance to security engineering, DevSecOps, cloud platform, infrastructure, and application teams
Establish secure integration patterns for security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat detection capabilities
Review technical designs, solution proposals, and implementation plans for alignment with security architecture standards
Support selection and integration of security technologies based on technical requirements, threat models, and organizational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree and 10 years of experience, Associate’s Degree and 14 years of experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 16 years of experience
One or more relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+, or CAP
Experience designing Zero Trust and identity-centric architectures, including FICAM-aligned identity, credential and access management
FedRAMP and AWS GovCloud or Azure Government experience
Experience designing and reviewing security architectures for complex enterprise, cloud, hybrid, or federal information systems
Strong understanding of security architecture principles, threat modeling, defense-in-depth, least privilege, identity security, encryption, and network security
Experience applying security frameworks and controls, including NIST SP 800-53 and other applicable federal or industry standards
Experience translating security requirements into technical architecture designs, implementation standards, and security control specifications
Preferred: Active Secret clearance
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred: AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or an architecture certification such as SABSA, TOGAF, or CISSP-ISSAP
Preferred: Experience with federal agency modernization roadmaps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus