Solutions Architect

The Opportunity

You'll define the architectures that connect missions, teams, and technology across the defense enterprise. This is a role for a systems thinker who thrives at the intersection of engineering, communication, and strategy—someone who can translate a mission challenge into a secure, executable design and see it through from concept to delivery. You'll partner with senior leaders to modernize mission systems, craft technical roadmaps, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through implementation. Your diagrams will become reality: integrated infrastructures, hardened enclaves, and repeatable design patterns that drive secure operations. You'll lead technical solutioning for new engagements, articulate value in executive briefings, and mentor engineers building the next generation of resilient, interoperable systems. When architecture and execution align, missions move faster, safer, and smarter – and you'll be the one making that alignment happen.

What You'll Work On

• Architect and oversee enterprise and mission-system solutions spanning infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity domains
• Lead stakeholder workshops, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings that turn complex requirements into clear direction
• Produce and maintain architecture artifacts, decision records, and integration plans that anchor delivery and compliance
• Guide teams through modernization efforts, including Zero Trust adoption, cross-domain integration, and IL5 or IL6 deployments
• Shape technical solutions for new pursuits, including writing proposal architectures, cost trade-offs, and implementation strategies
• Coordinate delivery execution across engineers, developers, and subcontractors to ensure the architecture intent is realized
• Embed security and compliance from the start using STIG, RMF, and NIST 800-53/171 frameworks

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading or supporting enterprise or mission-system architecture within defense, intelligence, or federal programs
• Experience creating solution architectures, roadmaps, and design documentation across multiple domains
• Experience producing or governing architecture artifacts for reviews and audits
• Experience leading stakeholder and executive engagements and driving consensus on technical direction and delivery priorities
• Experience with program and delivery oversight, coordinating schedules, managing risk, and validating outcomes
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks and their integration into enterprise design
• Knowledge of infrastructure and networking integration, data flows, segmentation, and inter-system connectivity
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• IAT Level II CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice To Have

• Experience leading solution capture or proposal development, including technical writing and cost-to-capability analysis
• Experience developing enterprise modernization roadmaps, cloud migration strategies, or Zero Trust frameworks
• Experience managing cross-functional delivery teams through the design and implementation cycle
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops, CI/CD pipelines, or automation tooling
• Ability to influence architecture and build stakeholder consensus
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Clearance Requirements

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 and Benefits

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.

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.

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.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America's most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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