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Peraton provides advanced technology solutions and services to U.S. government agencies in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors. It delivers cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support through long-term contracts and partnerships, focusing on veterans and military families.
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Peraton partners with Zscaler to secure the mission and fortify the future. * Redefines how enterprises and government organizations safeguard their operations, data, and networks at scale * Provides an integrated approach to network transformation, zero trust adoption, and digital modernization * Enables customers to operate with confidence and resilience in any environment Dec 4, 2025. Peraton, a leading national security and technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with Zscaler, a leader in cloud-native, AI-powered cybersecurity to deliver next-generation, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments. This collaboration redefines how enterprises and government organizations safeguard their operations, data, and networks at scale. By combining Peraton's hybrid multicloud capabilities with Zscaler's cutting-edge security framework, the expanded partnership provides an integrated approach to network transformation, Zero Trust adoption, and digital modernization. "At Peraton, our mission is to protect and enable the nation's most critical operations. Partnering with Zscaler allows us to bring together our hybrid multicloud expertise with their proven Zero Trust architecture to protect vital systems while empowering faster innovation and operational efficiency," said Todd Borkey, chief technology officer, Peraton. "Our collaboration with Zscaler is about securing every layer of the enterprise - from the tactical edge to the cloud - so our customers can operate with confidence and resilience in any environment." Peraton's hybrid multicloud solution empowers customers with a flexible, composable framework that supports modern architectural estates composed of private cloud/on-premises, public cloud, hybrid cloud, multicloud, and edge platforms. Its comprehensive suite of capabilities, including modular enterprise security, adaptable governance, intelligent automation, and innovative FinOps, enables organizations to accelerate their cloud journeys while maintaining control and compliance. Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange(TM) platform complements Peraton's solution by reimagining traditional network and security models. Acting as a secure, cloud-based switchboard, the security framework connects users and devices to applications, rather than to a network, based on identity and context. This approach eliminates legacy network dependencies, improves user experience, and lowers total cost of ownership with a cloud-native solution, all while delivering superior security and operational agility. "Zscaler is proud to partner with Peraton to help secure the nation's most critical missions. By combining Zscaler's cloud-delivered security with Peraton's hybrid multicloud and enterprise IT capabilities, we're giving government and enterprise customers the ability to securely connect users, devices, and workloads - anywhere, on any network - while reducing cost and complexity," said Drew Schnabel, GVP and GM, Zscaler U.S. Government Solutions. Together, Peraton and Zscaler will provide an integrated delivery model that includes: * Advanced cyber threat and data protection * Zero Trust enforcement across the architectural estate * Reduce complexity and size of IT infrastructure footprint * Enhanced security realized by attack surface reduction * Cost savings via simplified IT infrastructure and resource optimization * Local internet breakout for optimized cloud performance * Remote access without reliance on traditional VPNs This partnership underscores both companies' commitment to protecting critical missions while enabling digital transformation. Through innovation and collaboration, Peraton and Zscaler are helping organizations build a secure foundation for the future of national security, defense, and enterprise operations. It was a very different time in the 1980s when President Ronald Reagan said of the relationship with the United States and the then-Soviet Union that one should "trust but verify." Now the mantra is "never trust, always verify" due to a world where silent threats lurk in just about every encounter people have with About Peraton. Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As one of the world's leading mission capability integrators and transformative enterprise IT providers, Peraton Corp deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect its nation and allies from threats across the digital and physical domains. Peraton supports every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and Peraton Corp serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies that sustain its way of life. Peraton podcast series. Want to know what's going on behind the scenes in national security? Everyday Extraordinary takes you inside the lives and work of the Peraton team solving today's most critical challenges.
Peraton: America's Dream Employers 2026. Nov 18, 2025. Peraton has been named to Forbes America's Dream Employers 2026 list, recognized as one of the nation's most inspiring workplaces. Both Gen-Z and Millennial employees are aiming high in the sense that they're more focused on learning and development, financial security, work-life balance and finding purpose in their jobs. For example, 86% of Gen-Zs and 84% of Millennials surveyed reported that they seek mentorship and guidance at work while 89% of both generations want on-the-job learning. And when considering a potential employer, more than half of respondents among both generations said meaningful work is very important - so much so that 44% of Gen-Zs and 45% of Millennials said they left a job because it lacked purpose. As for the top career goals reported by both Gen-Z and Millennials, those were financial independence and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While these aspirations may seem lofty, there are employers that are making these dreams a reality for their workers, offering generous compensation, mission-driven initiatives, challenging assignments and benefits that promote mental wellbeing and flexible schedules. To identify these companies, Forbes has produced America's Dream Employers 2026. Lyra September 2, 2025 One in four adults is a caregiver in the "Sandwich Generation, caring for aging parents and growing children simultaneously while also trying to balance their careers. Bernadette Long, senior director of Benefits & Global Mobility at Peraton, shares that her team has created a "trio of key vendors" to support caregivers About Peraton. Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As one of the world's leading mission capability integrators and transformative enterprise IT providers, Peraton Corp deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect its nation and allies from threats across the digital and physical domains. Peraton supports every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and Peraton Corp serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies that sustain its way of life. Peraton podcast series. Want to know what's going on behind the scenes in national security? Everyday Extraordinary takes you inside the lives and work of the Peraton team solving today's most critical challenges.
Jeff Carson on building veteran career pathways at Peraton. Washington exec. Nov 5, 2025. In this segment, WashingtonExec's Rachel Kirkland speaks with Jeff Carson, senior talent acquisition outreach lead for military and veterans at Peraton and a U.S. Army veteran. Carson shares how his own transition from active duty inspired a lifelong passion for helping fellow service members find fulfilling careers. He highlights Peraton's year-round veteran initiatives - from SkillBridge internships and virtual hiring events to podcasts focused on resume writing and networking - and explains why honoring and empowering veterans remains central to the company's mission. Nov 11, 2025 Peraton is pleased to announce it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly(R) Employer designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly(R) Employers designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. "Peraton Corp is deeply honored Peraton is recognized once again as a Military Friendly(R) Company. Veterans bring unmatched leadership, About Peraton. Peraton is a next-generation technology and national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As one of the world's leading mission capability integrators and transformative enterprise IT providers, Peraton Corp deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect its nation and allies from threats across the digital and physical domains. Peraton supports every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and Peraton Corp serve as a valued partner to essential government agencies that sustain its way of life. Peraton podcast series. Want to know what's going on behind the scenes in national security? Everyday Extraordinary takes you inside the lives and work of the Peraton team solving today's most critical challenges.
National security contractor wins approval for new Herndon office campus. A national security contractor has received Fairfax County's blessing to open a new campus in Herndon. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the project for Peraton at its meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 28). No one spoke at a public hearing prior to the vote. A national security and technology company started in 2017, Peraton plans to open the new campus at Woodland Pointe, the 6.77-acre office complex south of Dulles Toll Road. The company needed the board to sign off on amendments to its conceptual and final development plans and revisions to previously approved conditions for development on the property. The property is owned by Union Investment Real Estate, which will be adding an 89,000-square-foot, two-story building next to an existing 195,000-square-foot, six-story office building that previously served as Volkswagen's North American headquarters. The new building will replace the existing four-level parking garage on the property. It will be 85 feet tall and be supported by two levels of underground parking. Peraton will occupy both the existing and the new building. Bob Brant, an attorney with Walsh Colucci Lubeley and Walsh representing the company, called the proposal "an exceptional economic development opportunity." "At the end of the day," he said, "I think we would all agree that adding office [space] to Woodland Park East is a major benefit." Peraton already occupies more than 800,000 square feet of office space in the county and plans to use the new building to consolidate operations. The company is expected to bring 550 to 600 workers to the site, slightly fewer than the 600 to 700 people who were employed at the existing building by Volkswagen. Earlier this month, Peraton issued notices that it may lay off 92 employees at its Reston headquarters in December due to uncertainty around some of its federal contracts, but a spokesperson previously stated that the notices are precautionary and could be rescinded. The company also has a program that gives employees affected by a contract change "priority placement" for other internal positions. Dranesville District Supervisor James Bierman, whose district includes the property, lauded the project. "I'm very excited about this one - six hundred jobs staying right here in Fairfax County," he said. "Keeping this building as an office building is a huge economic boon for us. ... I am extremely happy to see this moving forward today."
David M. Cattler joins Peraton board of advisors. Former Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Director David M. Cattler has been named to Peraton's board of advisors, bringing 35 years of Defense Department, intelligence and NATO leadership driving enterprise-level modernization and integration. "David's record of strategic leadership and operational excellence across the defense and intelligence communities will bring tremendous value to Peraton as we continue to advance our mission of integration, innovation, and performance," said Steve Schorer, Peraton chairman, president and CEO. "He understands how to drive transformation in complex organizations and how to strengthen public-private collaboration, which is exactly the insight we need as Peraton evolves for the next phase of growth." Cattler is a senior leader in the U.S. intelligence community whose career includes service as chairman of the National Intelligence Management Council, manager of National Intelligence for the Near East and principal deputy officer of National Intelligence for Military Issues. A former NATO assistant secretary general for intelligence and security, he began his career in the U.S. Navy as a surface warfare officer serving in the Pacific before moving to naval intelligence. After 9/11, he returned to public service with naval intelligence and was promoted to the senior executive service in 2007. Over the next decade, he held senior analytical and mission management roles, leading military and Near East portfolios for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He later served as NATO's assistant secretary general for intelligence and security, where he led the alliance's intelligence and security enterprise. At DCSA, Cattler oversaw a $3.2 billion enterprise responsible for protecting the U.S. government's trusted workforce and industrial base. During his tenure, the agency modernized its background investigation mission, advanced insider-threat detection and risk management, and strengthened collaboration across government and industry. "I'm honored to join Peraton's Advisory Board and contribute to the company's mission of advancing innovation and supporting the nation's most critical operations," he said. "It is a privilege to serve alongside such a distinguished group of leaders dedicated to strengthening national security." Peraton's board of advisors includes leaders from government, the military and industry who guide the company's strategy and mission to tackle the toughest national security, defense and intelligence challenges.
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Industries
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Defense
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
2017
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