Systems Architect – Advisor

Peraton

. Define and guide the architectural vision for complex enterprise systems .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWindsor Mill • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and guiding architectural vision for complex enterprise systems, with a strong focus on cloud and on-premises environments, data architecture, and compliance with federal regulations. Proven ability to lead architecture decisions and partner with senior leadership to translate policy requirements into effective system designs.

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Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureSystems EngineeringData ArchitectureFISMA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Architectural VisionTechnical Architecture DesignContainerized Application DeploymentBPM PlatformsAI/ML Tools EvaluationData Loss PreventionAPI IntegrationSchema DesignVulnerability RemediationDocument Processing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Robotic Process AutomationAnalytics PlatformsMicroservicesCloud ArchitecturesOCR/ICR

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPITILSAFeCloud Certifications

Industry Keywords

Federal Eligibility ProcessingCMSHHSPublic Trust ClearanceDefense Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityMicroservicesPMPRPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and guide the architectural vision for complex enterprise systems
Design and maintain end-to-end technical architecture for a large-scale federal eligibility processing platform across cloud and on-premises environments
Lead architecture decisions for containerized application deployments and integrations involving BPM platforms, rules engines, OCR/ICR document processing, and federal data exchange APIs
Evaluate, recommend, and obtain approval for COTS and AI/ML tools, including intelligent document processing, robotic process automation, and analytics platforms
Partner with the IT Director, program leadership, and CMS stakeholders to translate policy requirements and regulatory changes into system design updates
Own the system security posture, including ATO maintenance, FISMA compliance, vulnerability remediation SLAs, and data loss prevention controls
Drive data architecture decisions for a central database, including schema design, file synchronization with federal exchange systems, and API integration with external data sources
Support CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight initiatives and customer delivery for HHS and CMS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA
8+ years of architect experience with complex enterprise or mission systems within federal, defense, or intelligence environments
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Experience creating and managing enterprise architecture artifacts using industry-standard architecture frameworks and modeling methodologies
Strong background in systems engineering, solution design, and multi-domain integration
Hands-on familiarity with cloud architectures, microservices, data engineering, and cybersecurity principles
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, including IT Directors, CIO organizations, and program executives
Preferred: Active public trust clearance
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Preferred: PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or cloud certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus