Cyber Data Platform Architect

Phase2 Technology; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cyber Data Platform Architect to shape data architecture across cloud, on-prem, and disaggregated environments. You will lead the design of data architectures and collaborate with analysts and tech teams to deliver advanced data solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in defensive cyber ops, 5+ years designing security pipelines, and 3+ years with SIEMs and data tools. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in defensive cyber operations or security platform architecture.
• 5+ years designing security data pipelines (log collection, normalization, enrichment, routing).
• 3+ years with SIEM platforms (Splunk ES, Elastic Security, Microsoft Sentinel, Chronicle) and data tools (Cribl, Kafka, Logstash, Fluentd).
• Experience deploying platforms across cloud, on-prem and disconnected environments using Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and DoD/IC cybersecurity frameworks; TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data architecture solutions for cloud computing, managed services, and service-oriented architectures.
• Resolve data-architecture issues with business analysts and technology teams; advise on future development.
• Analyze data architecture-related business needs and drive innovative data solutions.

Skills

Defensive cyber ops

Security data pipelines

SIEM platforms

Threat hunting workflows

Cloud/on-prem/disconnected

Zero Trust / DoD IC frameworks

TS/SCI clearance

Kubernetes

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Cribl

Apache Kafka

Logstash

Fluentd

Kubernetes

RedHat OpenShift

Job description

Cyber Data Platform Architect

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.

Join us. The world can't wait.

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

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.

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. 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.

Work Model

• 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.