Enterprise Architect, SME - Tampa - Peraton Corp

Description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission‑critical team supporting secure, real‑time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting‑edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Chief ISR Architect – SME to support this mission in Tampa, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership, holding ultimate accountability for defining the overarching ISR architectural vision, policies, and strategic direction for the Task Order, including leading Accelerated Commercial Adoption (e.g., Tech/C2ISR Roadmap and Capability Backlog).
• Chairs the Modernization and Innovation Cell (MIC), including building out Peraton Innovation Consortium/Partner Network, to unite ISR experts across Peraton and partners to accelerate new capability (e.g., Lab‑to‑Warfighter, Commerciality initiatives).
• Establishes enterprise‑level goals and long‑range strategic plans (e.g., Value Stream Mapping) for all ISR architectural activities, ensuring that ISR excellence drives mission‑critical objectives, overall governance, and quality across the global C2ISR infrastructure.
• Serves as the principal authority on complex ISR architectural challenges, technological innovation in sensor‑to‑shooter timelines, and advanced ISR methodologies, guiding program leadership on critical decisions affecting C2ISR capabilities.
• Directs and controls all ISR architectural initiatives and teams across the TO, holding ultimate responsibility for strategic planning, resource allocation, process methodologies, and ensuring that all ISR architectural efforts contribute to delivering mission‑critical objectives.
• Leverages deep domain and expert technical knowledge to conduct comprehensive ISR architectural reviews, develop advanced mitigation strategies for systemic architectural risks (e.g., data overload, latency issues, cross‑domain data fusion), and integrate innovative, proactive ISR solutions into the TO's overall management.
• Engages in high‑level client negotiations and strategic interfacing with senior management, shaping ISR architectural policies, resource allocation, and technical standards with critical impact on C2ISR mission effectiveness, global operational readiness, and the long‑term success of the Task Order.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chief ISR Architect or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level.
• Minimum of 16 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 14 years' experience with a MS/MA or 10 years' experience with a Ph.D. OR 20 years without a degree OR 18 years with AS/AA.
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
• US citizenship is required.
• DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 651 Enterprise Architect. Advanced Level / ability to obtain.

Desired Qualifications

• DoD‑approved IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment

• Location: Tampa, FL.
• On‑site expectations: Full‑time on‑site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking.
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission‑critical team supporting our nation's elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting‑edge C2ISR capabilities.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations.
• Manage cutting‑edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community.
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 – $234,000. 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

Application Duration Statement: 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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.