Cyber Systems Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2d•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in systems architecture, cyber threat intelligence, AI-enabled cyber operations, and zero trust to enhance the cyber operations and mission defense for a federal health research organization. In this role, you will serve as the designer and integrator of operational cybersecurity technologies supporting a large federal health research organization. This role ensures that SecOps environments are architected for resilience, scalability, compliance, and mission alignment within the enterprise security program. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

8+ years of experience within cybersecurity operations, security engineering, incident response, or enterprise security architecture
Experience aligning system architectures with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
Experience with evaluating emerging technologies and conducting proof‑of‑concepts to assess mission fit
Experience responding to and remediating cybersecurity incidents
Ability to integrate modern capabilities such as behavioral analytics, AI/ML enrichment, automated response, and threat intelligence into SecOps pipelines
Ability to maintain comprehensive architecture diagrams, documentation, and configuration baselines
Public Trust
HS diploma or GED
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating complex security concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leaders
Experience within a federal health or research oriented organization
Ability to collaborate with A&A, GRC, and cyber policy teams to ensure systems meet all security, privacy, regulatory, and audit requirements
Ability to translate strategic cybersecurity objectives from leadership into actionable technical requirements for operational teams
Bachelor’s degree
CompTIA Security+ Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the designer and integrator of operational cybersecurity technologies supporting a large federal health research organization.
Ensure that SecOps environments are architected for resilience, scalability, compliance, and mission alignment within the enterprise security program.
Evaluate emerging technologies and conduct proof‑of‑concepts to assess mission fit.
Respond to and remediate cybersecurity incidents.
Integrate modern capabilities such as behavioral analytics, AI/ML enrichment, automated response, and threat intelligence into SecOps pipelines.
Maintain comprehensive architecture diagrams, documentation, and configuration baselines.