Solution Architect

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Solution Architect The Opportunity: A well-designed secure network is critical to move data and enable the DoD to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a Solution Architect, who knows how to utilize your craft to facilitate the needs of the DoD. As a Solution Architect on our team, you will work with the DoD to design and support the deployment of a reliable, secure network to support critical missions. You’ll collaborate with other SMEs, customers, vendors, and users to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements. You’ll then share your expertise during the planning of the acqui sit ion, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms to supporting the acqui sit ion of hardware, you’ll put your hardware and sof tware talents to good use. This is your chance to share your experience with backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking while broadening your security and network engineering work. You’ll dive into challenging hands-on problem-solving, and encounter opportunities to learn new tools and skills. We focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. As a Solutions Architect at Booz Allen, you will be expected to confer with the DoD experts as the collaborative team works on a reliable network to support critical missions. Lead a team consisting of SMEs, customers, and vendors while navigating the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network and security requirements. You will also lead the planning of acqui sit ion, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the network, cloud, and security components to support the architecture designed to meet the agreed-upon network and security requirements. Resolve interoperability issues across platforms, to support the acqui sit ion of hardware. Support the team with growing their knowledge base by automating networking systems, modernizing existing solutions, and leveraging cloud technologies while broadening the scope of network engineering work. Work with us as we secure and protect DoD enterprise networks for the better. You Have: 8 years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations 8 years of experience in network architecture and design 4 years of experience with Cybersecurity Experience with architecting Zero T rus t solutions, road maps, and capab ilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero T rus t Reference Architecture Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capab ilities for large, complex federal or commer cia l organizations Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including A & O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management, or network access control Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capab ility maturation Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date Nice If You Have: Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capab ilities, including A & O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

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