Benefits and culture
Peraton offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a health savings account, short and long term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company paid holidays. As a next-generation national security company, Peraton delivers trusted, differentiated solutions to protect the nation and its allies across land, sea, space, air, and cyber domains. This Cloud Cybersecurity Architect role supports the FAA BNATCS modernization initiative, prioritizing security in cloud environments and guiding cross‑functional teams and executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Steer cloud security assessments and shape cybersecurity architecture strategies for NAS modernization efforts
- Design and implement security controls for hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), including network segmentation, IAM, and data protection
- Establish and enforce Zero Trust Architecture across cloud and on‑premises systems
- Architect secure cloud migration pathways to preserve safety‑critical operations during transitions
- Serve as the primary authority on FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53, and FISMA compliance across all cloud platforms
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for new and existing systems
- Integrate security into DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows to enable secure‑by‑design development practices
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program management to embed cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle
- Translate complex cybersecurity concepts and risk postures into clear, actionable guidance for executive and non‑technical stakeholders
- Lead incident response planning and support security operations for cloud‑hosted mission systems
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or enterprise IT security
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- Deep expertise securing hybrid and multi‑cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) including cloud‑native security services
- Demonstrated mastery of FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800‑53, Zero Trust Architecture, and federal cybersecurity policy
- Hands‑on experience with IAM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and CSPM tools
- Experience supporting large‑scale federal or DoD cybersecurity programs
- Background securing mission‑critical or safety‑critical systems
- ITIL certification and experience integrating security into ITSM processes
- Proven ability to lead and mentor cross‑functional security and engineering teams
Technologies
- AWS GovCloud
- Azure Government
- IAM
- SIEM
- SOAR
- EDR
- CSPM
Role details
Location: Herndon, Virginia (onsite). Clearance required: Public Trust. Remote/On-site: On-site. Salary: USD 146,000 - 234,000 per year. Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 15+ years. Program overview: supports the FAA BNATCS modernization of the National Airspace System.
