Lead Solution Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Translate customers’ IT needs and future goals into plans .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,800 - $257,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering and architecting complex systems, with a focus on leading solution design and technical implementation in high-complexity environments. Proven ability to mentor developers and shape digital solutions aligned with enterprise security frameworks.

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Complex Systems EngineeringSolution Design LeadershipTechnical Implementation PlanningEnterprise Security FrameworksSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Technical ArchitectureCloud MigrationLegacy-System ModernizationAdvanced Technology IntegrationArchitecture Development

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsDoDHigh-Complexity EnvironmentsMulti-Site OperationsStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate customers’ IT needs and future goals into plans
Craft technical architectures and design approaches supporting project needs
Lead Technical Direction Plans (TDPs)
Support cloud migration, advanced technology integration, and legacy-system modernization
Mentor developers to help them grow into solutions architects
Shape the digital solutions business
Identify opportunities for growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience 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
Experience ensuring alignment with mission priorities, scalability targets, and enterprise security frameworks such as PWS C.5.2, C.5.5, L.6.1.1, and M.7.3
Secret clearance required
Master’s degree
Top Secret clearance preferred

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