Cybersecurity Architect

Job Number : R0225665

Cybersecurity Architect

The Opportunity :

As a Cybersecurity Architect at Booz Allen, you'll support the program management of a suite of cybersecurity tools, deliver a Zero Trust Architecture roadmap, and develop an Enterprise Integration Strategy for Modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) capabilities. You'll coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and industry partners to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customers' IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you'll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You'll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.

This is a chance to make a difference in the security of cyber defense network environments. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices such as SIEM, SOAR, CI, and CD, endpoint security management, and advanced analytics. You'll be able to broaden your skillset into areas such as Zero Trust Architecture, AI and ML-informed response, automation and orchestration of security events, and Cloud-based security, while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure.

Join our team as we tackle cybersecurity challenges and shape opportunities to implement solutions and service offerings, leveraging investments and proven capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have :

5+ years of experience with enterprise IT engineering or cybersecurity experience

3+ years of experience with leading modernization or transformation efforts, such as Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A&O, or Zero Trust

2+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations

Experience developing solution roadmaps aligned with NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-207, and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture

Experience conducting alternatives analyses and product evaluations, such as AI, NGFW, IDS and IPS, CAASM, Analytics, DevSecOps, or IAM

Ability to guide senior IT and security leaders, such as VP IT, CISO, CIO, and executives, on cybersecurity capability maturation

Active TS / SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

Bachelor's degree

Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSSP-IS Certification prior to start date

DoD 8570 IAT Level III and IASAE I Certifications

Nice If You Have :

Experience in a cybersecurity engineering or operations leadership role

Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations

Experience with innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O and SOAR, AI and ML, ZT, or multi-cloud

Experience delivering solutions in accordance with Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and SELC best practices

Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps

Possession of strong technical writing skills for documentation, reference models, whitepapers, and blogs

TS / SCI clearance with a polygraph

Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

DoD 8570 IASAE Level III Certification, including CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification

Clearance :

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS / SCI 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.