Senior Cyber/AI Systems Architect

Peraton

. Work with capture leaders, sector CTOs, Peraton Labs, delivery accounts, and mission SMEs to translate cyber operational understanding into differentiated, agentic-AI-enabled solutions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $304,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cyber mission operations and architecture, integrating AI/ML into workflows, and leading teams of Solutions Architects. Proven ability to develop innovative, AI-enabled solutions while navigating federal compliance frameworks and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

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Cyber Mission OperationsAI/ML IntegrationSolutions Architecture LeadershipFederal Compliance FrameworksThreat Intelligence

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Hard Skills

SOC ModernizationThreat HuntingIncident Response (IR)DCO/CNOZero TrustCloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementOT/ICS DefenseAgentic AI PatternsMulti-Agent Orchestration

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCommunication at Executive Levels

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled SolutionsAutomated Cyber OperationsCapture Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPSec+AWS CloudTop Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Cyber PursuitsCompetitive ProposalsFedRAMPFISMANIST 800-53/171RMFCMMC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with capture leaders, sector CTOs, Peraton Labs, delivery accounts, and mission SMEs to translate cyber operational understanding into differentiated, agentic-AI-enabled solutions
Evolve Peraton's agentic cyber AI offerings by analyzing capability gaps, technology readiness and trends, competitive positioning, and federal AI/cyber policy
Build relationships with OEMs, technology partners, and Peraton Labs to bring differentiated capabilities into winning solutions
Translate Peraton Labs R&D into deployable offerings
Design innovative, cost-competitive, mission-relevant solutions across AI-enabled and automated cyber operations and defense, SOC modernization, threat hunting, and related areas
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Solutions Architects from mid-level through principal
Assign architects based on complexity, domain fit, and development needs
Establish AI-driven repeatable solutioning practices, templates, artifact standards, and reuse libraries

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 years of experience across supervising and managing solutions architects, systems engineers, or equivalent senior technical staff, including hiring, performance, and career development
Experience leading technical solutions on large, complex federal cyber pursuits, including LSA or equivalent solution-lead responsibility on competitive proposals
Deep, hands-on expertise across cyber mission operations and architecture, including SOC modernization, threat hunting, IR, DCO/CNO, zero trust, cloud security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and/or OT/ICS defense
Experience integrating AI/ML and generative AI into cyber mission workflows
Working knowledge of agentic AI patterns, including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, planning, RAG, memory, and evaluation
Ability to translate complex cyber, AI, and mission concepts into compelling solution narratives for capture teams, executives, and government evaluators
Strong record of communicating at senior and executive levels
Working knowledge of federal acquisition, competitive capture, and compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53/171, RMF, and CMMC
Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance
US Citizenship required
Active CISSP, Sec+, AWS Cloud, or closely related industry certification(s) preferred
Active Polygraph clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees may be eligible for overtime
Employees may be eligible for shift differential
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law