Security Operations Architect Lead
Bah· enterprise· Defense· Oct 14, 2026 · 14d ago
McLean, VA
Hybrid
Full-time
Lead
$113K–$257K
12+ years exp
Job description
Security Operations Architect Lead The Opportunity
Everyone knows security needs to be built into modern architectures. You know how to make it a foundational design principle. You understand how to secure complex enterprise ecosystems, integrate emerging technologies, and reduce organizational risk while enabling innovation at scale. What if you could use your cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and transformation expertise to shape the future of AI-enabled security operations for federal civilian agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure organizations?
As a Security Operations Architect Lead at Booz Allen, you ll lead the modernization of enterprise security operations through the adoption of Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation security platforms. You ll serve as a trusted advisor to executives, CISOs, security leaders, and technology stakeholders, helping organizations transform legacy operating models into resilient, AI-enabled security ecosystems while strengthening their security posture and risk management capabilities.
You ll work closely with clients, OEM partners, cloud providers, and cross-functional engineering teams to identify the right combination of technologies, architectures, and operational processes to address evolving cyber threats and business risks. Drawing upon deep experience with leading security vendors and platforms, you ll evaluate emerging capabilities, develop strategic roadmaps, conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, and design scalable architectures that align with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management strategies.
We need leaders who can move beyond traditional approaches and drive innovation where the industry is headed. You ll architect secure, intelligent security operations capabilities that leverage advanced analytics, AI agents, automation, orchestration, and real-time threat intelligence. You ll guide teams in developing solutions that balance cybersecurity, compliance, operational resilience, and business outcomes across highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
This is an opportunity to lead transformative initiatives across state and local government, civilian agencies, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries. You ll oversee efforts that help organizations address sophisticated cyber threats through capabilities such as security operations modernization, cyber risk management, threat detection and response, identity security, cloud security, zero trust architecture, cyber resilience, and security automation.
You ll broaden your impact across emerging areas such as Agentic AI governance, autonomous security operations, AI-enabled threat hunting, enterprise platform modernization, intelligent security orchestration, and cyber risk quantification. As a technical and strategic leader, you ll identify opportunities to apply innovative cybersecurity solutions that accelerate mission outcomes while strengthening security and reducing enterprise risk.
Work with us as we protect and advance the critical services and digital infrastructure that power government, communities, and organizations across the nation. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Join us. The world can t wait.
You Have:
12 years of experience leading cybersecurity architecture, security operations, enterprise security transformation, or cyber risk management initiatives
7 years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for government, state and local, civilian, critical infrastructure, financial services, or highly regulated environments
5 years of experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives involving cloud, AI, automation, or security platform transformation
Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and aligning security investments to business and mission priorities
Experience working with leading cybersecurity OEMs and enterprise technology providers such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Cisco, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, AWS, or Zscaler
Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture frameworks, security operations, zero trust, cyber resilience, enterprise risk management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and security engineering principles
Knowledge of Agentic AI, AI governance, responsible AI, and the security implications of autonomous and AI-enabled systems
Ability to lead executive-level client engagements, develop transformation roadmaps, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, and communicate complex technical, business, and risk concepts to executive and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor s degree
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, or GIAC certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience leading Agentic AI transformation or AI-enabled security operations modernization programs
Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization initiatives
Experience supporting large-scale financial services cybersecurity, risk, or technology transformation programs
Experience with cyber risk quantification, NIST CSF 2.0 assessments, maturity assessments, and enterprise risk modeling
Knowledge of NIST, FedRAMP, CJIS, IRS 1075, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other regulatory or compliance frameworks
Knowledge of modern SOC transformation, security data lakes, security data fabrics, cyber fusion centers, and intelligent automation platforms
Ability to influence technology strategy, OEM roadmaps, and enterprise security investment decisions
Master s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or Business Administration
Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CGRC, CRISC, GSE, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Solutions Architect Professional
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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership s expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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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