Software Architect with Security Clearance

Peerless is searching for an experienced Software Architect to support system architecture development and implementation for advanced software platforms. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineering and product teams to define architectural direction, guide software development practices, and ensure scalable, secure, and resilient system design. Responsibilities include defining architecture models, guiding development teams on architecture implementation, analyzing system and engineering data to improve processes and solutions, and mentoring engineers on modern software architecture practices. The architect will collaborate with solution architects, systems engineers, and product teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful product delivery. Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Architect and/or Software Engineer Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, or Python Experience defining and documenting software system architectures and design models Ability to analyze complex system and engineering data to develop technical solutions Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one Preferred Qualifications Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system modeling approaches Experience with C4 architecture modeling Familiarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR) Understanding of Zero Trust architectures and Identity and Access Management (ICAM) systems Experience mentoring engineers and guiding architectural best practices Familiarity with modern software delivery practices and cross-functional Agile development environments