Security Architect, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Locations Arlington, Virginia, US Posted 62 days ago $112,800–$257,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a senior security architect at Booz Allen, you will lead the design and development of secure systems for national security clients, ensuring they can withstand advanced cyber threats. You’ll collaborate with program leads to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate customer IT needs into effective solutions, advising on new cybersecurity practices and integrating modern MBSE tools like Innoslate or Cameo. Your responsibilities include guiding network design efforts, implementing secure practices such as multi-factor authentication and cloud security, and maintaining a balance between security and modernization. With 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and secure system design, you will leverage your expertise to advise on new techniques and break free from legacy models while supporting government or defense sector contracts.

Skills

MBSE Innoslate Cameo SysML Kernel Modeling Language NIST PQC standards Zero trust architectures CI/CD Cloud GenAI MFA IAM Terraform AWS Kubernetes PostgreSQL Python Go

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of secure systems for national security clients.
  • Coordinate with program leads to identify appropriate tools and techniques for IT needs.
  • Advise on new cybersecurity techniques and modernization strategies.
  • Guide network design efforts, providing alternatives and customized solutions.
  • Integrate secure practices like multi-factor authentication and cloud solutions for clients.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and secure system design.
  • TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Proficiency with MBSE tools like Innoslate or Cameo, SysML V2, and Kernel Modeling language.
  • Experience supporting government or defense sector contracts.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Market check

Salary context

This $112,800–$257,000 range sits above 58% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$131,300–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,475–$219,844

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 616 roles with salary data.

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