Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring: Cybersecurity Architect in Reston

Overview

As a Cybersecurity Architect at Booz Allen, you’ll support the program management of a suite of cybersecurity tools, deliver a Zero Trust Architecture roadmap, and develop an Enterprise Integration Strategy for Modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) capabilities. You’ll coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and industry partners to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customers’ IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. You’ll investigate new techniques, move beyond legacy models, and lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to balance security and mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Support program management of a suite of cybersecurity tools
• Deliver a Zero Trust Architecture roadmap
• Develop an Enterprise Integration Strategy for modernization, AI, and ML capabilities
• Coordinate with in-house teams, subcontractors, and industry partners to identify the right mix of tools and techniques
• Translate IT needs and future goals into secure, effective solutions
• Investigate new techniques and move beyond legacy models
• Lead the team through network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to balance security and mission needs
• Help customers overcome challenging security issues by integrating secure practices (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, CI/CD, endpoint security management, and advanced analytics)

Qualifications

You Have:

• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, and latest trends
• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
• Ability to create system architectural diagrams
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT project experience, Master’s degree and 3+ years, or 9+ years of IT project experience in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
• IASAE Level I Certification
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) prior to start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with data classification standards in U.S. government environments and handling of classified data
• Experience defining security requirements, assessments, and recommendations using industry standards
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies
• Knowledge of Agile, ITSM, DevSecOps, and change management processes
• Knowledge of IaC and CaC, CI/CD, AI/ML, and Secure Software Development Lifecycle concepts
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Forrester Zero Trust Certification

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.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes flexibility and collaboration, whether in person or remotely. If listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility; if onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person as needed.

Compensation details vary by location and qualifications. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity and privacy note: As part of the application process, you may be asked to be on camera during interviews and assessments.