ZT Enterprise Architect, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Honolulu, HI

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

A well-designed, secure network is critical to enabling the Department of Defense (DoD) to accomplish its mission. As a Zero Trust Enterprise Architect, you will play a key role in ensuring that enterprise and mission systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving operational and security needs. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic planning, and hands-on implementation to design and maintain secure network architectures across complex environments. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, customers, vendors, and end users to understand strategic objectives and operational requirements, translating them into robust network and security solutions. Leveraging your expertise, you will support the full lifecycle of network systems, including planning, acquisition, design, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware and software components. As a Zero Trust Enterprise Architect, you will lead the design, integration, and operationalization of Zero Trust architectures aligned with DoD Zero Trust strategy and reference architecture. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of network engineering and cybersecurity, combining backbone networking, cloud technologies, and Zero Trust principles to support mission-critical defense operations while continuously expanding your technical skill set. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity within DoD or federal environments
3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures, including Zero Trust implementation
Experience architecting and implementing Zero Trust solutions aligned with DoD Zero Trust strategy and target-level frameworks
Experience documenting complex architectures, supporting defense programs, and delivering secure, scalable solutions
Experience in Identity and Access Management, micro segmentation, endpoint security, and secure network or cloud architecture
Experience working within classified environments
Knowledge of DoD security standards, RMF or ATO processes, and compliance frameworks
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting and operating DoD networks in mission or tactical environments, including INDOPACOM or Pacific-based operations
Experience transitioning legacy perimeter-based architectures to Zero Trust models
Experience with multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware
Experience with commercial and DoD cloud environments and cloud security architecture
Experience applying STIGs and performing system hardening
Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and policy-as-code security enforcement
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CCNA Certifications

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, and operationalization of Zero Trust architectures aligned with DoD Zero Trust strategy and reference architecture.
Support the full lifecycle of network systems, including planning, acquisition, design, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware and software components.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, customers, vendors, and end users to understand strategic objectives and operational requirements, translating them into robust network and security solutions.
Design and maintain secure network architectures across complex environments.
Ensure enterprise and mission systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving operational and security needs.