Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework and standards supporting DOT’s COE, including current-state assessments, future-state models, and life cycle management and modernization roadmaps.
Provide architectural oversight across all EITSS service towers, ensuring alignment of infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, end user operations, and program governance.
Lead the design and standardization of enterprise infrastructure solutions including server hosting, core networking, cloud environments, and system administration architectures.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to incorporate security-by-design principles into architectures and delivery improvement recommendations, ensuring compliance with DOT policies, federal requirements, data segmentation and risk management guidelines.
Support cloud migration strategies, hybrid architecture designs, and application modernization initiatives across DOT’s distributed enterprise.
Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to support innovation, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency and recommend new products and technologies across all layers of the enterprise architecture.
Participate in site surveys at proposed installation sites to determine architecture designs and conceptual architectural alternatives, design options, operational assessments, and post deployment evaluations.
Define architectural standards, reference models, governance processes, and configuration baselines for enterprise systems in coordination with DOT technology standards groups and design architectsProvide guidance for enterprise data flows, integration strategies, and system dependencies across DOT offices and more than 200 field locations.
Provide guidance for enterprise data flows, integration strategies, and system dependencies across DOT offices and more than 200 field locations.
Review and validate technical designs, change requests, and implementation plans for compliance with enterprise architecture and COE requirements.
Work closely with program leadership to support planning, strategic initiatives, and enterprise-wide technology decisions.
Assess performance metrics and incident/problem tickets and recommend improvements to technologies, tools and processes.
Produce architectural diagrams, configurations, documentation, white papers, and technical presentations to communicate design concepts and recommended solutions.
Work Location: Washington DC
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field and 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related technical leadership roles OR Master's degree with 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
Proven experience designing and integrating complex enterprise systems, infrastructure, and networks.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, enterprise operations, and cloud technologies.
Experience supporting large-scale or federal IT environments.
Familiarity with ITIL-based service delivery and enterprise service management tools.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent, AWS or MS Azure cloud solution architect.
Experience with AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud architecture.
This role is contingent upon Peraton winning an award.
Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
