Mission Technology Solutions Architect

Mission Technology Solutions ArchitectThe Opportunity:At a certain point, experience-based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you’ve developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of software development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all of the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges in the Maritime Ground Market? As a Solutions Architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting architecture designs and integrated solutions to address government mission requirements. With your guidance, we’ll help transform the way DoW uses technology including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. And, what do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects. Work with us and build the future of technology in the Maritime domain for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:8+ years of experience with systems engineering in enterprise network architecture, including routing, segmentation, connectivity, security, and hybrid-cloud environments, distributed systems design, scalability, resiliency, performance, and high availability5+ years of experience translating business and technical requirements into detailed solution architectures, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps Experience with low-level infrastructure technologies, including VMware ESXi/vCenter hypervisors, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), software-defined networking (SDN), SD-WAN, Kubernetes (K8s), container orchestration, enterprise compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud platformsExperience analyzing legacy network architectures and developing phased technical modernization roadmaps that align infrastructure capabilities with evolving mission requirementsExperience translating legacy network modernization challenges into mission-aligned business development opportunities and customer-focused solution strategiesAbility to analyze low-level technical details while maintaining alignment with broader platform and enterprise architecture strategiesAbility to design and implement complex system integrations across APIs, middleware, data platforms, and third-party services Ability to obtain a Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM field or 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering field in the military in lieu of a degreeNice If You Have:Experience developing technical roadmaps that support government acquisition priorities, funding cycles, and future requirements planning (FRP)Experience mapping proposed architectures to government security, interoperability, compliance, and performance requirementsAbility to identify capability gaps, integration risks, and investment priorities that can inform government partnerships, contract vehicles, and long-term growth strategiesAbility to collaborate with government stakeholders, industry partners, and engineering teams to shape requirements and position modernization solutions for future procurements.Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.SummaryLocation: San Diego, CA; McLean, VAType: Full time