Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Colorado Springs, CO Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $86,800 - $198,000

Job Description

The Opportunity: A well-designed secure network is critical to move data and enable the DoD to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need a Solution Architect like you who knows how to utilize your craft to facilitate the needs of the DoD. As a Solution Architect on our team, you will work with the DoD to design and support the deployment of a reliable, secure network to support critical missions. You'll collaborate with other SMEs, customers, vendors, and users to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements. You'll then share your expertise during the planning of the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you'll put your hardware and software talents to good use. This is your chance to share your experience with backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking while broadening your security and network engineering work. You'll dive into challenging hands-on problem-solving, and encounter opportunities to learn new tools and skills. We focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

As a Solutions Architect at Booz Allen, you will be expected to confer with the DoD experts as the collaborative team works on a reliable network to support critical missions. You'll lead a team of SMEs, customers, and vendors while navigating the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network and security requirements. You will also lead the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network, cloud, and security components to support the architecture designed to meet the agreed-upon network and security requirements. Resolve interoperability issues across platforms to support the acquisition of hardware. Support the team with growing their knowledge base by automating networking systems, modernizing existing solutions, and leveraging cloud technologies while broadening the scope of network engineering work.

Work with us as we secure and protect DoD enterprise networks for the better. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
• 8+ years of experience in network architecture and design
• 4+ years of experience with cybersecurity
• Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
• Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
• Experience leading product selection initiatives, including A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management, or network access control
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 or 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience with innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement As 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 Policy AI 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 Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All 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.