AI-Driven Security Operations Architect Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Operations Architect Lead to modernize enterprise security operations with Agentic AI, automation, and next-generation platforms. You will advise executives, CISOs, and technology stakeholders, transforming legacy models into resilient AI-enabled security ecosystems while strengthening risk management and posture.

You will collaborate with clients, OEMs, cloud providers, and engineering teams to design scalable architectures aligned with mission

Qualifications

• Over a decade leading cybersecurity architecture, operations, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience in risk assessments, risk mitigation planning, and aligning security investments to mission priorities.
• Proven ability to guide executive-level client engagements and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of security operations for large government and critical infrastructure environments.
• Architect AI-enabled security platforms and intelligent automation strategies.
• Develop roadmaps, perform risk assessments, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Security operations

Enterprise security transformation

Cyber risk management

Executive-level engagements

GRC knowledge

Agentic AI governance

Security engineering principles

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft

Palo Alto Networks

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Cisco

ServiceNow

Google Cloud

AWS

Zscaler

Kubernetes

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Operations Architect Lead to modernize enterprise security operations with Agentic AI, automation, and next-generation platforms. You will advise executives, CISOs, and technology stakeholders, transforming legacy models into resilient AI-enabled security ecosystems while strengthening risk management and posture.

You will collaborate with clients, OEMs, cloud providers, and engineering teams to design scalable architectures aligned with mission