Cybersecurity Architect

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Fort Bragg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Architect The Opportunity: Are you ready to apply your deep expertise in cybersecurity and cutting-edge technologies to protect our nation’s most sen sit ive information and critical defense operations? As a Cybersecurity Architect for the Department of War, you’ll lead strategic initiatives focus ed on securing government systems, developing advanced security frameworks, and directly contributing to the integrity and confidentiality of mission-critical assets. In this role, you’ll design robust architectures that mitigate vulnerabilities, address evolving cyber threats, and ensure the resilience of networks. As a key leader, you’ll implement Zero T rus t security models and guide the implementation of advanced solutions across critical systems. You’ll evaluate emerging threats, develop solutions tailored to hybrid cloud and on-premise environments, and ensure that all users, devices, and applications are properly authenticated and authorized before accessing sen sit ive systems. In this leadership role, you’ll work closely with system engineers, network engineers, and other key stakeholders to modernize cybersecurity practices, implement resilient architectures, and enhance operational efficiency. Your expertise in endpoint security, risk management, security automation, and compliance monitoring will play a pivotal role in strengthening the defense infrastructure against advanced cyber-attacks. This po sit ion offers opportunities to solve complex challenges, stay ahead of emerging threats, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of national cyber defense. Your leadership in designing resilient security frameworks and technologies will be instrumental in protecting our nation’s security and ensuring operational readiness in the face of rapidly evolving adversaries. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5 years of experience with cybersecurity 3 years of experience leading modernization or transformation workstreams for Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A & O, or Zero T rus t initiatives Experience architecting cyber solutions, roadmaps, and capab ilities in alignment with industry standards Experience leading product selection initiatives Knowledge of the ZT technology ecosystem, including ZTNA, IDP, DLP, EDR / XDR, SOAR / SIEM, Threat Detection, Data Tagging, or Comply-to-Connection ( C2C ) , and Compliance Monitoring TS / SCI clearance HS diploma or GED Security Certification Nice If You Have: Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capab ilities for large, complex government organizations Experience with AWS or GCP 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

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