Top 384 Automation architect Jobs in Virginia

Automation Architect - SME
Peraton —Chantilly, VA
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Azure
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Automation Architect -Senior
Peraton —Chantilly, VA
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Azure
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
ServiceNow Architect
Govcio LLC —Hampton, VA
- $190,000 - $215,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
Senior Infrastructure Automation Architect
Leidos —Chantilly, VA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Windows
- Master's degree
Sr. Systems Architect
General Dynamics Information Technology —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $187,000 - $253,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- 11+ years
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Systems Architect
Guidehouse —McLean, VA
- $130,000 - $216,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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HR Data & Analytics Architect
CACI —Reston, VA
- $105,100 - $231,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Senior level
- No travel
- 10 years
- Health insurance
Azure Architect
ICF —Reston, VA
- $119,323 - $202,850 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- DevOps
- 3 years
Federal Lead Systems Architect
Dell Technologies —McLean, VA
- $257,125 - $332,750 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Windows
- Senior level
- Leadership
Solutions Architect
AMERICAN SYSTEMS —McLean, VA
- $135,000 - $172,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Retirement plan
Enterprise Architect
Tripoint Solutions LLC —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Solutions Architect
BAE Systems Inc. —Sterling, VA
- $146,670 - $249,330 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
ArcGIS Enterprise Solutions Architect
GeoSearch —Fairfax, VA
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 5 years
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AI/Data Solutions Architect
IMPYRIAN —Ashburn, VA
- $173,000 - $220,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Azure
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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ServiceNow Solutions SME/Automation Solutions
General Dynamics Information Technology —Falls Church, VA
- $170,144 - $212,750 a year
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- HIPAA
- 11+ years
Senior Application Architect– Remote USA
Creative Information Technology India —Falls Church, VA
- Contract
- Remote
- Research
- Mentoring
- Senior level
Senior Manager - AI / Automation Architect
Deloitte —Arlington, VA
- $163,000 - $322,100 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- ERP systems
ICAM Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton —McLean, VA
- $86,800 - $198,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Principle Solutions Architect , Healthcare & Life Sciences
Amazon Web Services, Inc. —Herndon, VA
- $182,800 - $272,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- System design
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Cloud Solutions Architect
Core One —McLean, VA
- $200,000 - $275,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- AWS

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Automation Architect - SME

Peraton -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

$135,000 - $216,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Systems integration
FedRAMP
Engineering development testing
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
IT system monitoring
Security compliance frameworks implementation
Infrastructure architecture design
Information security compliance
Programming languages
Security testing methodologies
Developing automated testing protocols
Scalability
Cloud compliance
Cloud automation
Cloud solution engineering
DevOps automation
Security control testing
Server management automation
Scalability and Performance Testing (system development)
System performance monitoring

Full Job 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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Automation Architect -SME to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of automation strategies supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this senior technical role, you will provide strategic vision, architecture leadership, and technical expertise to enable automation, including infrastructure, testing, cybersecurity, and operations workflows. You will guide modernization initiatives through automation that enhances efficiency, scalability, and reliability. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs.

Work Location:

This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Chantilly, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

In this position, you will:

Lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks across FAA infrastructure, applications, and operations.
Define and enforce enterprise automation standards, tools, and practices aligned with FAA modernization objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to FAA leadership on automation strategy, tools selection, and roadmap development.
Provide technical oversight of subcontractor automation activities to ensure compliance and integration consistency.
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code, and automated deployment pipelines.
Integrate automation into testing processes, ensuring performance, reliability, and security are validated at scale.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems engineering teams to ensure automation supports Zero Trust, RMF, and compliance requirements.
Conduct trade studies, risk assessments, and architecture reviews to evaluate and recommend automation solutions.
Mentor engineers and analysts in automation best practices, fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and technical recommendations on automation initiatives.

Why This Role Matters

The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. Automation Architect – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of automation strategies supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this senior technical role, you will provide strategic vision, architecture leadership, and technical expertise to enable automation across FAA systems, including infrastructure, testing, cybersecurity, and operations workflows. You will serve as a trusted advisor to FAA leadership, guiding modernization initiatives through automation that enhances efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience; or Masters degree and 10 years; or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience; or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
Experience in IT automation architecture or engineering.
Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Experience with automation in hybrid and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust) and integration into automated solutions.
Hands-on experience automating infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, patching, and compliance activities.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation workflows.
Experience with automated testing frameworks for performance, scalability, and security validation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Systems Engineering.
Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Expert, Red Hat Certified Architect, or Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Direct experience supporting FAA automation initiatives.
Background in AI/ML-driven automation, predictive analytics, or intelligent orchestration.
Familiarity with NextGen FAA modernization programs and their automation dependencies.
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise automation initiatives for large-scale, mission-critical programs.
Strong understanding of federal IT modernization initiatives, ideally with FAA.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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

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