Network Architect and Integration Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Architect and Integration Lead to guide the design, integration, and deployment of space-domain networks for the U.S. Space Force.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate complex requirements into actionable plans, and ensure secure, scalable architectures across SDIN and meshONE-T networks. The role emphasizes leadership in program reviews, risk management, and executive communications, with a current security clearance and a Bachelor's degree as

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with network engineering or network architecture.
• Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions.
• Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams.
• Experience authoring technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture.
• Ability to brief and build consensus at the executive leadership level.
• Secret clearance and Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead network integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards.
• Analyze problems, develop technical reports, and make recommendations to executives.
• Define interconnection frameworks between SDIN and meshONE-T networks, including cost and timelines.

Skills

Network engineering

Network architecture

Executive briefings

Technical communication

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact on U.S. Space Force capabilities for the warfighter? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

Job Number: R0245879

Network Architect and Integration Lead

As an Integrator on our team, you’ll work with Booz Allen colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate the next generation of resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions.

You will perform Network Integration leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards, as well as analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Join our team and be a part of transforming the U.S. Space Force to accelerate their outcomes.

The SDIN Integrator is a critical, newly created role designed to bridge, advance, and synchronize two distinct networking programs. Each network meets unique operational requirements. You will serve as the primary advisor and technical liaison, helping internal programs and external Mission Partners evaluate network capabilities, choose the appropriate solution for their mission, and develop robust interconnection frameworks between both networks. Map underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks. Map underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks. Define technical requirements, operational limitations, cost-benefit analyses, and cross-network efficiencies between SDIN and meshONE-T. Navigate cybersecurity compliance: Ensure all interconnected architectures meet stringent risk management and authorization boundaries. Lead cross-functional technical discussions between the SDIN and meshONE-T design and engineering teams. Translate complex network capabilities, dependencies, and constraints including bandwidth, costs, and deployment scheduling into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 7+ years of experience with network engineering or network architecture
• Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions
• Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams
• Experience authoring clear, concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries
• Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture
• Ability to interact, brief, and build consensus at the executive leadership level
• Ability to translate highly technical data into simple, actionable concepts
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with SDIN or meshONE-T networks
• Experience with architecting classified networks
• Experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or cross-domain solutions
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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.