Solutions Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

When your experience developing systems is not only orchestrating the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of system development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges in satellite communication gateways and Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance?

As a Solutions Architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting architectures, design specifications, requirements, and product solutions. Through your leadership, we’ll help transform the way our clients use advanced technology and modernize legacy systems. You mentor the next set of engineers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects. As a technical leader, you’ll help shape our business and identify opportunities for growth. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 10+ years of experience with UAV, satellite terminals, ground-based satellite broadcast and multicast architectures, network engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and network operations

• Experience with ISR dissemination architectures and network routing protocols

• Experience developing operations support frameworks, SOPs, and TTPs

• Experience developing system engineering designs, program requirements, and integration test planning documentation, testing, and validation reports

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices

• Knowledge of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems

• Top Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with cryptographic devices and cross-domain solutions

• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and virtualization

• Ability to provide analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Bachelor's degree

• PMP, CCNA, or Security+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.