Systems Architect

As a Systems Architect at Peraton, you'll be responsible for designing and developing solutions for complex applications. This includes crafting API designs, data, and platform services while ensuring they align with our strategic goals and the Enterprise Architecture. Additionally, you'll conduct in-depth analyses of user requirements to automate and improve existing systems, leading to enhanced workflows and capabilities.

To apply for the Systems Architect role at Peraton, you will need a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field. Furthermore, a minimum of 6 years of relevant architecture experience is required, especially in a government or industry setting. Importantly, if you have six years of experience as a Systems Architect, it can substitute for the degree requirement.

While the primary qualifications for a Systems Architect at Peraton include strong analytical and architectural skills, familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering processes and tools is considered a plus. Additionally, proficiency in programming languages such as Java, VBA, and Python would be advantageous, as it enhances your ability to design and implement effective solutions.

For the Systems Architect position at Peraton, a TS/SCI clearance is essential, or you must be able to obtain one and successfully pass a polygraph test. This is crucial, as the role involves handling sensitive national security information, ensuring that the highest level of integrity and confidentiality is maintained.

Peraton provides an attractive benefits package for Systems Architects, including heavily subsidized health coverage for you and your dependents. You can expect to accrue 25 days of paid time off annually, with the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive bonus plan. This commitment to employee welfare demonstrates Peraton's dedication to offering a balanced work-life experience.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your architecture projects, detailing the technologies used and the impact your solutions had on business operations. This shows your practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Explain your methodology in gathering user requirements, such as conducting interviews, surveys, and usability testing. Illustrate with examples of how your analysis led to successful architectures in the past.

Mention specific tools and languages you are familiar with, such as UML, Java, Python, or Model-Based Systems Engineering tools. Highlight your proficiency and how you’ve used these in practical scenarios.

Discuss the importance of understanding the overarching Enterprise Architecture and how you reference it during the design phase. Provide examples of how you have previously aligned solutions with enterprise standards.

Share a specific instance where your analysis led to enhancements in a system’s efficiency or capability. Focus on the problem, your approach to addressing it, and the results achieved.

Talk about your commitment to professional development through courses, certifications, webinars, or reading industry publications. This shows initiative and a desire to bring cutting-edge solutions to your role.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to explain how you navigated this challenge, emphasizing your communication and negotiation skills in reaching a successful outcome.

Detail your documentation process, including the tools you use and the kind of information included in the documentation. Emphasize the importance of documentation in ensuring clarity and maintaining traceability.

Discuss metrics and KPIs you apply to gauge performance, along with any tools used for monitoring. Highlight a situation where your evaluation led to significant adjustments or improvements.

Share specific projects where you designed APIs, discussing the languages and frameworks you utilized. Emphasize how your APIs have enhanced system interoperability and overall business functionality.