Systems Architect

Systems Architect

The Opportunity:

At a certain point, experience-based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you’ve developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate 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 software 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 national security?

As a network and systems solution architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting modern, containerized, and Kubernetes-based networks and systems. With your guidance, we’ll help transform the way the U.S. Intelligence Community processes technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. What do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects. 

Work with us and build the future of technology in national security for the better. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience developing across both Linux and Windows environments, including leading teams in these ecosystems
• 10+ years of experience with languages such as Python, focusing on core platform logic, remote resource deployment scripts, and mentoring junior developers
• Experience designing, building, and leading teams to maintain end-to-end automation that streamlines environment provisioning and reduces manual testing workflows
• Experience implementing automated scaling logic so infrastructure adapts to fluctuating workloads, while leading teams to optimize resource use
• Experience automating and managing multiple hypervisors such as VMware and KVM, to host highly customized and scalable environments
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, design complex process improvements to meet customer needs, and lead teams through implementation
• Ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and stay ahead of leading-edge technologies
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with both on-premises and cloud deployment technologies, including designing and implementing hybrid environments that leverage the strengths of both
• Experience in languages such as C++, Go, or Rust, to optimize low-level hypervisor interactions, alongside leading teams to develop high-performance applications
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible or Terraform, to manage and version-control virtualized testing hardware, and leading teams to maintain these practices
• Experience designing and consuming APIs to bridge testing platforms with third-party monitoring and logging tools
• Experience managing large-scale remote workstation clusters focused on high-availability and minimal latency, and leading the design of these environments
• Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures for complex systems or networks
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows kernels and drivers to assist in deep-level application compatibility testing, and leading teams to develop low-level system components
• Ability to be a detail-oriented and organized professional who can multitask and successfully adapt to shifting requirements
• Ability to be a flexible team player who works well independently, maintains a strong collaborative mindset, and is eager to learn
• Ability to be a self-starter who is motivated to actively dive into and master new technologies when appropriate

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 with polygraph 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.