IT Infrastructure Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Rome, NY

1d•$112,800 - $257,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Architect to lead the modernization of the Air Force’s Air Operations Center (AOC) weapon system, a critical command and control (C2) capability. This architect will shape the next‑generation by modernizing hybrid cloud, data, and application ecosystems, advancing automation, and redesigning infrastructure to improve operational agility and resiliency in highly contested environments. In this role, you will drive technical roadmaps aligned to AOC warfighter architectures, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, and guide the evolution of enterprise‑scale C2 infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in secure, cloud‑enabled environments, systems integration across legacy and modern platforms, and mission‑focused engineering that directly enhances AOC readiness, data interoperability, and decision superiority for warfighters.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture
Experience providing enterprise-level IT architecture and engineering services
Experience with team leadership and personnel management encompassing a varied set of operational technology domains and staff members
Experience with virtualization, networking, enterprise compute stacks, RMF or NIST frameworks, secure architecture principles, and cloud service models such as IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS
Knowledge of Agile software development life cycles and IT enterprise support components to enable DevOps-based application delivery
Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and modern application hosting environments
Ability to work in a very dynamic DoD client operational environment with mission-focused support and quick reactionary needs
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree
DoDI 8570.01 Level III Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Certification such as CISSP-ISSEP or AP Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior government personnel
Experience modernizing large, complex, or distributed mission support systems
Experience with DevOps and ITIL-based operations methodologies
Experience facilitating IT systems to meet cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) compliance standards for DoD RMF
Experience supporting DoD, AOC, or similar mission environments
Experience with digital engineering, data integration, and enterprise architecture frameworks
Knowledge of Windows Server technologies, Docker container-based technology deployment and delivery, IT performance management and monitoring, IT infrastructure automation, including Ansible, and virtualization technologies
Cloud Security or Cloud-related Technology Certification

Responsibilities

Design and enhance enterprise infrastructure architectures across cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid environments.
Lead technical planning and CONOPS development supporting mission and operational requirements.
Integrate secure practices, including hardening, RMF alignment, and vulnerability mitigation, into all infrastructure designs.
Support DevSecOps pipelines, container platforms, and modernized development environments.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, security standards, and digital engineering practices.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.