Cyber Data Platform Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a data architect to lead the design of data architecture solutions for cloud, managed services, and service‑oriented architectures. You will resolve data architecture issues with analysts and tech teams, and guide future development to meet business needs.

You will apply expertise in security data pipelines, SIEM platforms, and distributed environments, delivering innovative data solutions within strict access controls and federal standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in defensive cyber operations or security architecture.
• 5+ years designing security data pipelines (log collection, normalization, enrichment, routing).
• 3+ years with SIEM platforms (Splunk ES, Elastic) and stream processing tools (Kafka, Logstash, Fluentd).
• Experience architecting detection pipelines, threat hunting workflows, and automated response capabilities.
• Experience deploying platforms across cloud, on‑premises, and disconnected environments (Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Experience operating in classified environments with strict access controls.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, DoD/IC cybersecurity frameworks, and federal compliance.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data architecture solutions for cloud computing, managed services, and SOA.
• Collaborate with business analysts and tech teams to resolve data architecture issues.
• Analyze business needs and guide future data architecture development.

Skills

Defensive cyber ops

Security data pipelines

SIEM platforms

Detection engineering pipelines

Cloud and on-prem deployment

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Restricted environments

Zero Trust / DoD frameworks

TS/SCI clearance

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Splunk ES

Elastic Security

Microsoft Sentinel

Google Chronicle

Cribl

Apache Kafka

Logstash

Fluentd

Kubernetes

RedHat OpenShift

Job description

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For an organization to transform in today’s digital world, it needs to properly collect, store, and organize its data. Effective data management can enable more efficient operations, yielding more growth. As a data architect, you know how to apply your creative thinking and analytical mindset to help organizations manage their data assets. We’re looking for a data architect like you to solve complex challenges and deliver leading‑edge solutions.

As a data architect on our team, you’ll use your extensive technical expertise to lead the design of data architecture solutions for cloud computing, managed services, and service‑oriented architectures. You’ll resolve routine data architecture‑related issues in collaboration with business analysts and technology teams, working with project staff to make decisions and recommendations on future data architecture development, and analyzing data architecture‑related business needs.

With your motivation to establish processes and facilitate technological innovation, you’ll make a lasting impact on our data architectures and solutions.

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You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in defensive cyber operations, cybersecurity engineering, or security platform architecture

• 5+ years of experience designing security data pipeline architectures such as log collection, normalization, enrichment, and routing

• 3+ years of experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk Enterprise Security, Elastic Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and Google Chronicle, and stream processing and data brokering tools such as Cribl, Apache Kafka, Logstash, and Fluentd

• Experience architecting detection engineering pipelines, threat hunting workflows, and automated response capabilities

• Experience deploying platforms across cloud, on‑premises, and disconnected environments using orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and RedHat OpenShift

• Experience operating in classified or compartmented environments with strict access controls

• Knowledge of Zero Trust, DoD or IC cybersecurity frameworks, and federal compliance standards

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with IC‑specific authorization process such as ICD 503 or CNSSI 1253

• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, including STIX / TAXII integration

• Experience with data lake and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Apache Iceberg, and Snowflake, and integrating EDR, NDR, and full‑packet capture solutions, including CrowdStrike, Corelight, and Trellix

• Experience with threat detection or anomaly‑based behavioral analysis

• Experience with SOAR platforms such as Swimlane, XSOAR, or Phantom

• Experience with DevSecOps CI / CD pipelines in IL5 or IL6 environments

• Experience with Python or scripting languages for security automation

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.

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.