Cybersecurity Architect - Zero Trust & Cloud Security Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Cybersecurity Architect to lead architecture and design efforts for federal cybersecurity solutions. You will coordinate with a team of experts to translate customer IT needs into secure, effective plans that balance security with mission requirements.

The role demands 8+ years in cybersecurity and 5+ years in network design, with experience in Zero Trust and DoD reference architectures. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with readiness for a polygraph examination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations.
• 5+ years of experience in network architecture and design.
• Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions and related standards (e.g., NIST 800-207).
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III and IASAE Level II certifications such as Security+ or CISSP.
• Ability to obtain CSSP-IS and related certifications within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of cybersecurity solutions and service offerings for federal networks.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and experts to map customer IT needs to secure, scalable plans.
• Guide selection and integration of tools across perimeter defense, IAM, A&O, AI/analytics, and secure DevOps.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Network design

Zero Trust

Executive liaison

CISO liaison

Education

Associate degree + 10+ years IT

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Master's degree + 6+ years

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Cybersecurity Architect to lead architecture and design efforts for federal cybersecurity solutions. You will coordinate with a team of experts to translate customer IT needs into secure, effective plans that balance security with mission requirements.

The role demands 8+ years in cybersecurity and 5+ years in network design, with experience in Zero Trust and DoD reference architectures. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with readiness for a polygraph examination.