Security Operations Architect Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

20h•$112,800 - $257,000

About The Position

As a Security Operations Architect Lead at Booz Allen, you will lead modernization of enterprise security operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation security platforms. You will advise executives, CISOs, security leaders, and technology stakeholders as they transform legacy operating models into resilient, AI-enabled security ecosystems and strengthen security posture and risk management capabilities. Working with clients, OEM partners, cloud providers, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will identify technologies, architectures, and operational processes to address evolving cyber threats and business risks. You will evaluate emerging capabilities, develop strategic roadmaps, conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, and design scalable architectures aligned with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management strategies. You will lead teams in architecting secure, intelligent security operations using advanced analytics, AI agents, automation, orchestration, and real-time threat intelligence. You will guide solutions that balance cybersecurity, compliance, operational resilience, and business outcomes in highly regulated and mission-critical environments. Initiatives may span federal civilian and state and local government, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries, including security operations modernization, cyber risk management, threat detection and response, identity and cloud security, zero trust, cyber resilience, security automation, Agentic AI governance, autonomous security operations, AI-enabled threat hunting, enterprise platform modernization, intelligent security orchestration, and cyber risk quantification. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility. The projected annualized compensation range is $112,800 to $257,000 USD. Booz Allen describes benefits including health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The posting closes within 90 days from the Posting Date. The hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and AI; candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. AI tools may not be used to assist with interview responses unless explicitly permitted. Work model is not specified for this position; the posting describes general remote, hybrid, and onsite expectations.

Requirements

12+ years of experience leading cybersecurity architecture, security operations, enterprise security transformation, or cyber risk management initiatives.
7+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for government, state and local, civilian, critical infrastructure, financial services, or highly regulated environments.
5+ years of experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives involving cloud, AI, automation, or security platform transformation.
Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and aligning security investments to business and mission priorities.
Experience working with leading cybersecurity OEMs and enterprise technology providers such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Cisco, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, AWS, or Zscaler.
Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture frameworks, security operations, zero trust, cyber resilience, enterprise risk management, GRC, and security engineering principles.
Knowledge of Agentic AI, AI governance, responsible AI, and the security implications of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.
Ability to lead executive-level client engagements, develop transformation roadmaps, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, and communicate complex technical, business, and risk concepts to executive and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree.
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, or GIAC certification.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Agentic AI transformation or AI-enabled security operations modernization programs.
Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
Experience supporting large-scale financial services cybersecurity, risk, or technology transformation programs.
Experience with cyber risk quantification, NIST CSF 2.0 assessments, maturity assessments, and enterprise risk modeling.
Knowledge of NIST, FedRAMP, CJIS, IRS 1075, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other regulatory or compliance frameworks.
Knowledge of modern SOC transformation, security data lakes, security data fabrics, cyber fusion centers, and intelligent automation platforms.
Ability to influence technology strategy, OEM roadmaps, and enterprise security investment decisions.
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or Business Administration.
Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CGRC, CRISC, GSE, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Solutions Architect Professional.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity architecture, security operations, enterprise security transformation, or cyber risk management initiatives.
Lead modernization of enterprise security operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation security platforms.
Advise executives, CISOs, security leaders, and technology stakeholders on transforming legacy operating models and strengthening security posture and risk management.
Collaborate with clients, OEM partners, cloud providers, and cross-functional engineering teams to select technologies, architectures, and operational processes.
Evaluate emerging capabilities, develop strategic roadmaps, conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, and design scalable architectures aligned with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk strategies.
Architect secure, intelligent security operations capabilities that use advanced analytics, AI agents, automation, orchestration, and real-time threat intelligence.
Guide teams in developing solutions that balance cybersecurity, compliance, operational resilience, and business outcomes in regulated and mission-critical environments.
Oversee initiatives involving security operations modernization, cyber risk management, threat detection and response, identity security, cloud security, zero trust, cyber resilience, and security automation.
Identify opportunities to apply innovative cybersecurity solutions that accelerate mission outcomes while strengthening security and reducing enterprise risk.
Lead executive-level client engagements, develop transformation roadmaps, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, and communicate technical, business, and risk concepts to varied stakeholders.