Solution Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to translate customer IT needs into architectural plans and drive complex system designs. You will mentor teams, shape digital solutions, and lead cross-site architecture activities aligned with security frameworks.

The role emphasizes DoD-scale systems, PKI, DNS/DHCP/NTP, and SD-WAN, with Cloud migration and modernization as possible focus areas. A Top Secret clearance is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering, architecting, or integrating complex systems for Federal/DoD or large-scale programs.
• Experience leading solution design, architecture development, and implementation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities and translate customer IT needs into architectural plans.
• Mentor developers and guide teams on enterprise architecture and security-aligned design.
• Collaborate across multi-site projects to ensure scalable, secure designs.

Skills

DoD systems

PKI/DNS/DHCP/NTP

SD-WAN

TCP/IP/BGP/OSPF

VLANs/802.1X

Network security

Python/Ansible scripting

Security clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

CompTIA Network+

ACMA/CCNA/5G certs

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

The Opportunity:At a certain point, experience-based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you’ve developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of software development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges?As a lead solution architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting technical architectures and design approaches supporting project needs. Through your leadership as Technical Direction Plan (TDP) Lead, we’ll help transform the way your customer uses technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. What do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects. As a technical leader, you’ll shape the digital solutions business and identify opportunities for growth.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:10+ years of experience with engineering, architecting, or integrating complex systems for Federal, DoD, or large‑scale technical programs5+ years of experience leading solution design, architecture development, technical implementation planning, or security‑informed system design for high‑complexity environmentsExperience directing architecture activities across multi‑site or multi‑stakeholder project operations, ensuring alignment with mission priorities, scalability targets, and enterprise security frameworksExperience designing and deploying DoD-compliant implementations of PKI, DNS, DHCP, or NTPKnowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X, SD-WAN, and wireless RF designKnowledge of SD-WAN technologiesSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDNice If You Have:Experience with RF engineering and systems integrationExperience with test procedures and test reportsKnowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python and AnsibleTop Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in CS or EngineeringCompTIA Network+, Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification, or 5G CertificationsClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.