Solution Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to design and govern complex, DoD-aligned systems across multi-site programs. You will translate business needs into secure, scalable IT architectures and guide engineering teams.

The role requires deep technical breadth in PKI, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SD-WAN, and network protocols, along with a secret clearance. Applicants should have 10+ years of relevant experience and a track record of architecture leadership within federal or

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing or integrating complex systems for Federal, DoD, or large-scale programs.
• 5+ years leading solution design, architecture development, or security-informed system design for high-complexity environments.
• Experience directing architecture activities across multi-site or multi-stakeholder projects ensuring alignment with mission priorities, scalability targets, and enterprise security frameworks.

Skills

Extensive system engineering

Solution architecture leadership

DoD / federal program experience

Security-informed design

Networking & SD-WAN knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

Solution Architect, Lead (Job Number: R0250018)

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?

You Have

• 10+ years of experience with engineering, architecting, or integrating complex systems for Federal, DoD, or large-scale technical programs
• 5+ years of experience leading solution design, architecture development, technical implementation planning, or security-informed system design for high-complexity environments
• Experience directing architecture activities across multi-site or multi-stakeholder project operations, ensuring alignment with mission priorities, scalability targets, and enterprise security frameworks
• Experience designing and deploying DoD-compliant implementations of PKI, DNS, DHCP, or NTP
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X, SD-WAN, and wireless RF design
• Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience with RF engineering and systems integration
• Experience with test procedures and test reports
• Knowledge of scripting or automation tools such as Python and Ansible
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering
• CompTIA Network+, Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification, or 5G Certifications

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

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• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care

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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 Statement

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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

• 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-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.