Security Architecture and Infrastructure Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DCMcLean, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Sep 26, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $142k
$71k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $143,625–$214,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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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 695 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 685 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Security Architecture and Infrastructure Engineer

As a Security Architecture and Infrastructure Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for defining, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions across various client networks and technology platforms. Your daily tasks will involve developing security strategies, advising on cutting-edge technologies, communicating complex concepts to both technical and senior stakeholders, and deploying infrastructure and cybersecurity controls. Key areas of focus include enhanced detection capabilities, vulnerability management, improved event correlation, endpoint security, micro-segmentation, and modernizing security control systems. To excel in this role, you should have extensive experience with security technologies such as Check Point, Cisco, Forescout, DLP, and endpoint security, along with expertise in big data analytics, IAM, DMARC, Duo Security, and compliance frameworks like CDM regulations. A Secret clearance is required, while TS/SCI clearance is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Define and enhance security solutions aligned with the organization's security strategy.
  • Advise on advanced technologies, tools, and techniques for cybersecurity controls.
  • Implement infrastructure to improve detection capabilities and vulnerability management.
  • Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and senior audiences.
  • Modernize security control systems using micro-segmentation and other cutting-edge methods.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering or architecture
  • Experience with security technologies such as Check Point, Cisco, and endpoint security
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, policies, and CDM regulations
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and senior audiences
  • Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred

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