Solution Architect

Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities. BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED Connect with others in our people‑first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity. SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life. YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us. A well‑designed secure network is critical to move data and enable the DoD to achieve its mission, but how can an organization make sure its network will fit its 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 you, a Solution Architect, 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 the 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. Lead a team consisting 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 the 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. YOU HAVE: 8+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations 8+ years of experience in network architecture and design 4+ years of experience with Cybersecurity Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including Acquisition & Operations (A & O), AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity 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 Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of hire NICHE IF YOU HAVE: Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800‑207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including Acquisition & Operations (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; Secret clearance is required. COMPENSATION At 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 is determined by location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. IDENTITY STATEMENT As part of the application process, 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. WORK MODEL Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. 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