Cyber Security Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Lead architecture and design efforts for innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,800 - $257,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Cybersecurity architecture and design, with a focus on innovative solutions for federal networks. Proven ability to lead technical project delivery, collaborate with senior leaders, and author technical documentation on advanced Cybersecurity topics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Cybersecurity ExperienceNetwork Architecture And DesignCybersecurity Compliance LeadershipAWS, Azure, Or GCP ExperienceInformation Security Certification

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ArchitectureNetwork DesignAutomation And OrchestrationIdentity And Access ManagementMachine LearningSecurity Tool ImplementationInnovative Cybersecurity CapabilitiesTechnical Documentation AuthoringProject Delivery LeadershipCybersecurity Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaboration With Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPNext Generation Firewall (NGFW)Big Data

Certifications & Qualifications

CEHCISMCCSPCCSKCISSPCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Federal NetworksCybersecurity SolutionsCybersecurity ComplianceCybersecurity OperationsCybersecurity Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture and design efforts for innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks
Coordinate with teams of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques
Translate customer IT needs and future goals into secure and effective solutions
Investigate new techniques and move beyond legacy models
Lead the team through network design approaches, providing alternatives and customizing solutions
Balance security and mission needs
Lead Cybersecurity technologies and domains including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration, identity and access management, and machine learning
Shape opportunities to implement solutions and service offerings leveraging investments and proven capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience with Cybersecurity
5+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Excellent oral and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values