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Senior Director - Defense Enterprise IT Modernization with Security Clearance

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location_onLinks Drive, Island Walk, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20190, United States

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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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.

About the Role

Peraton is seeking a Senior Director - Defense Enterprise IT Modernization to serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor. This role is designed to drive large-scale enterprise IT modernization initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD), with a particular focus on the 4th Estate, OSD, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)-aligned missions. The Senior Director will bring extensive senior executive experience and deep domain expertise to influence and guide Defense leadership on mission-critical technology priorities.

In this position, you will provide strategic vision, technical leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the successful delivery of complex, high-impact programs supporting enterprise IT transformation. You will advise senior Defense leaders, including SES and Flag-level stakeholders, on modernization strategies spanning cloud adoption, cybersecurity, data integration, network transformation, and digital engineering. By leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the 4th Estate ecosystem, you will align technology solutions with mission outcomes, governance frameworks, and evolving policy directives. This role is critical to ensuring Peraton delivers mission-aligned, innovative, and scalable solutions that advance the Department's enterprise IT modernization objectives and strengthen national security outcomes.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying, you express interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify your identity.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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Links Drive, Island Walk, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20190, United States

Reston, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleServe as senior advisor to government executives on enterprise IT modernization strategies
  • check_circleLead design and delivery of scalable IT solutions across hybrid cloud, cyber, data, and network domains
  • check_circleOversee program execution to ensure delivery excellence, risk management, and mission impact
  • check_circleCultivate relationships across the 4th Estate and Combatant Commands to shape future mission needs
  • check_circleProvide thought leadership on emerging technologies like AI/ML and zero trust architecture
  • check_circleDrive alignment with DISA-led enterprise services including cloud, identity, and unified communications

Requirements

  • verified18 years of progressive leadership experience in DoD enterprise IT
  • verifiedUS Citizen
  • verifiedAble to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • verifiedPrior Senior Executive Service (SES), General/Flag Officer, or equivalent industry leadership experience
  • verifiedDeep expertise in enterprise IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, network transformation, and data strategy
  • verifiedStrong understanding of DoD governance, acquisition processes, and enterprise architecture frameworks

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave
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18+ yrs (Executive)

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Day-to-day, the Senior Director - Defense Enterprise IT Modernization with Security Clearance at Peraton will serve as senior advisor to government executives on enterprise it modernization strategies; lead design and delivery of scalable it solutions across hybrid cloud, cyber, data, and network domains; oversee program execution to ensure delivery excellence, risk management, and mission impact; and cultivate relationships across the 4th estate and combatant commands to shape future mission needs.
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Peraton is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 18 years of progressive leadership experience in DoD enterprise IT; US Citizen; Able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; Prior Senior Executive Service (SES), General/Flag Officer, or equivalent industry leadership experience; Deep expertise in enterprise IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, network transformation, and data strategy; and Strong understanding of DoD governance, acquisition processes, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
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