Sr. Technical Architect; IRAD Technical Lead AI Platforms​/Remote

Overview

Sr. Technical Architect (IRAD Technical Lead) for AI Platforms / Remote

Job Location s: US

Requisition : | Position Category:
Information Technology | Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI

• As the Sr. Technical Architect, you will serve as the technical lead for multiple Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives focused on AI/ML-driven platforms for Operations in the Information Environment (OIE).
• The position requires deep expertise in large language models, agentic AI workflows, cloud architecture, data integration, and advanced visualization technologies to deliver innovative solutions supporting Combatant Command (COCOM) information operations across CENTCOM, NORTHCOM, INDOPACOM, AFRICOM, and EUCOM.
• This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on Peraton's competitive positioning.
• Lead technical architecture and system design for LLM-driven platforms, ensuring alignment with TRL 6 delivery objectives and quarterly milestone schedules.
• Design and implement agentic LLM architectures leveraging GPT-4, Claude, and Azure OpenAI Service with structured output schemas (JSON/GeoJSON), chain-of-debate methodologies, and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities to generate reliable, standardized outputs.
• Develop technical specifications for platform interoperability with existing DoW systems including Maven, C2IE, etc., ensuring seamless bi-directional data exchange and export capabilities.
• Oversee multi-cloud infrastructure architecture on AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring FedRAMP IL2-4 compliance, RBAC, MOT classification handling, and secure API implementations that do not require external LLM searches.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams, conduct architecture reviews, develop OV-1 and Functional Block Diagram documentation, and ensure adherence to Dev Sec Ops  practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with COCOM stakeholders and customer champions across five commands to translate operational requirements into technical specifications, support tabletop exercise (TTX) demonstrations, and validate platform capabilities.
• Drive quarterly milestone delivery aligned with MVP development approach, manage technical risk, coordinate with Business Development champions, and ensure on-time delivery of IRAD objectives with measurable ROI and man-hours saved metrics.
• Oversee development of virtual and on-site training programs, user guides, and documentation to support platform adoption across multiple Combatant Commands.
• Identify and document potential intellectual property (IP), patents, and trade secrets arising from novel LLM prompting techniques, influence mapping algorithms, and visualization methods for abstract concepts.

GPT-4, Claude, Azure OpenAI Service, Python, Type Script, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Plotly, D3.js, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Now API, ArcGIS, GeoJSON, JSON Schema, REST APIs, IRIS Platform, Maven, C2IE, OMEGA, Monte Carlo, FedRAMP IL2-4

#OPIAS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field and 12 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI architectures and AI platforms, chain-of-thought/chain-of-debate methodologies, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, and probabilistic modeling for outcome prediction.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and systems engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical lead or architect role on complex, multi-system integration projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Large Language Model (LLM) architecture, including hands-on experience with GPT-4, Claude, or equivalent foundation models, prompt engineering, structured output generation, and agentic AI workflows.
• Proficiency in cloud architecture and deployment on AWS and Microsoft Azure, including experience with Azure OpenAI Service, FedRAMP-compliant environments, and IL2-4 security requirements.
• Strong experience with data integration and ETL/ELT pipeline development, including API integration (REST, Service Now), multi-source data orchestration, and data lake architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and modern web technologies (JavaScript/Type Script, React or Vue.js) with experience in advanced visualization libraries (Plotly, D3.js) and interactive dashboard development.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline implementation in Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Understanding of geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, KML/KMZ), OGC standards (WMS, WFS), and GIS platforms (ArcGIS) for operational visualization applications.
• Experience developing formal architecture documentation including OV-1 diagrams, functional block diagrams, and API specifications.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; ability to obtain a final TS/SCI security clearance.
• Valid U.S. passport required for potential OCONUS travel to customer…