Cybersecurity Operations Solution Architect

Cybersecurity Operations Solution Architect

The Opportunity:  

Cyber threats are evolving and constantly attacking public sector technology assets with complex and increasingly sophisticated methods. The nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to any organization. With diverse technology and a constantly changing threat and risk landscape, how can organizations understand their risk exposure and how to mitigate risks? The answer is you.

As a Security Operations Solution Architect for Booz Allen clients, you will be at the frontlines of defending US Government client operations from sophisticated cyberattacks. Bring your expertise as a seasoned Security Architect who knows how lead technical solutions through the development lifecycle and into operations. You will lead solution architecture activities during solution ideation, capture solution design, prototype development as necessary, and ensure solutions provide clients with expected outcomes. You will work with proposal teams to create conceptual architectures for US Government clients in addition to delivering architecture service directly. You will utilize RMF and architecture design expertise to help establish the business case for discrete cyber solution as well as define the vision and requirements, in conjunction with the engineering and operations teams, for broad solution architectures supporting client security operations needs.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Solution Architecture

• Experience leading successful cross-functional efforts across cyber teams

• Experience integrating organizational risk and threat models into technical architecture roadmaps

• Experience researching and identifying appropriate cybersecurity solutions and services, producing technical documentation and training materials, and supporting implementation and administration of cybersecurity solutions

• Knowledge of cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations

• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation

• Ability to collaborate effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Bachelor's degree 

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with GOGO and COCO delivery models

• Experience with integration of MSSP offerings or managing MSSP cyber operations

• Knowledge of technical offensive or defensive cyber capabilities

• Ability to think critically and display thought leadership

• Ability to grasp complex problems quickly, draw logical conclusions, make sound decisions, develop solutions, and drive closure

• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity architecture maturation

• Ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences and communicate security architecture concepts and technologies

• CISSP, ISSAP, or GDSA Certification

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.  

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 $106,200.00 to $242,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.