Cyber Systems Security Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton· Defense· Jul 7, 2026 · 4mo agoPosted 112 days ago
Herndon, Virginia
In office
Full-time
Staff
$87K–$198K
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Open since July 7, 2026 — 112 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
Cyber Systems Security Architect The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. What if you could use your cloud architecture skills to improve national‑security mission systems protection across cloud, hybrid , and cross‑domain environments? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of the Intelligence Community’s toughest problems.
On our team, you’ll lead the design and assessment of secure cloud, hybrid , and cross-domain architectures that protect mission‑critical workloads and ensure strong confidentiality and integrity across rapidly evolving Cloud Service Provider ( CSP ) environments. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s environment using current cloud capabilities. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with mission partners, engineering teams, and CSPs to inform strategy and design and ensure standards are met throughout the cloud modernization process.
You’ll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll lead your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Additionally, you’ll broaden your skillset in areas like advanced cloud security, adversary-focused threat analysis, cross‑domain system evaluation, and below‑the‑waterline CSP security architectures while hardening critical systems for the Intelligence Community.
Ready to transform how the Intelligence Community secures and operates mission systems in the cloud with cloud technology?
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
• Experience with computer systems and networking architecture, including at higher layers of the technology stack
• Experience with authentication, authorization, access control, encryption, networking, and cross-domain systems
• Experience with programming to evaluate impacts
• Knowledge of threats to computer systems across cloud, hybrid , cross‑domain, and bare‑ met al environments
• Knowledge of threat mitigations and mitigation management, including cloud‑native and below‑the‑waterline controls
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing short, mid, and long‑term taskings from multiple stakeholders, and determine how best to apply expertise to mission outcomes
• Ability to map architecture, design, implementation, and operational details to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Ability to learn quickly and keep pace with rapid CSP changes and evolving technical documentation
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
• Experience with below‑the‑waterline using major CSPs
• Experience with above‑the‑waterline using major CSPs
• Experience with data science
• Experience with agentic computing concepts
• Knowledge of adversary cyber tradecraft
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 with polygraph 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 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. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
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Work Model
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• 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
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.
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