The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.
As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape design of infrastructure by serving as a core member of a security infrastructure support team responsible for designing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise‑grade cybersecurity systems across Windows and Linux environments hosted in AWS. The role supports the architecture and operation of critical security platforms, including Splunk SIEM and Cribl data pipelines, while ensuring reliable data flows, system performance, and security posture. Working within an Agile deployment methodology, the architect contributes to system design, configuration, patching, server maintenance, and continuous improvement of infrastructure services. This position also participates in on‑call rotations to support outage response, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain high availability of mission‑critical systems.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting Enterprise IT systems
5+ years of experience at the senior engineer-level or higher
3+ years of experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration
Experience with a hybrid infrastructure environment, both on-prem and cloud, and working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams
Experience with cloud security concepts, services, and operations such as AWS, Azure, and O365, including migrations, security hardening, and logging services, CI/CD tools and DevOps practices for creating reliable and repeatable data pipelines, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, and CDM
Experience with SIEM solutions, data collection tools, and log routing, filtering, and transformation tools
Knowledge of log formats such as CEF, LEEF, JSON, and XML, log normalization, data enrichment, event correlation, data governance, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Ability to write complex queries using languages like Splunk or SQL
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or Cybersecurity
Nice If You Have:
Possession of strong scripting skills, including with JavaScript and Python, for automation and pipeline development
Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining complex security concepts such as data pipelines and data dictionaries to technical and non-technical stakeholders, as well as executive-level reporting
Possession of strong problem-solving and analytical skills, for identifying and addressing security issues and root causes
CISSP Certification
AWS, Azure, and GCP Certifications
Splunk Certifications
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise IT systems
- 5+ years of experience at the senior engineer level or higher
- 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration
- Experience with hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure environments
- Experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams
- Experience with AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365 cloud security concepts, services, operations, migrations, hardening, and logging
- Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices for reliable, repeatable data pipelines
- Experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks including FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, and CDM
- Experience with SIEM solutions, data collection tools, and log routing, filtering, and transformation tools
- Knowledge of CEF, LEEF, JSON, and XML log formats; log normalization, data enrichment, event correlation, data governance, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Ability to write complex queries using Splunk or SQL
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity
- Strong JavaScript and Python scripting skills for automation and pipeline development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- CISSP certification
- AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications
- Splunk certifications
Booz Allen Hamilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Booz Allen Hamilton and has not been reviewed or approved by Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and complemented by an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and wellness incentives, with multiple plan options. Tax‑advantaged accounts and wellness contributions further enhance the breadth of coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off benefits include paid holidays, PTO that grows with tenure, and paid parental leave with additional unpaid time available. Flexible scheduling and remote options support work‑life balance alongside formal leave.
Booz Allen Hamilton Insights
What We Do
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
Why Work With Us
At Booz Allen, our culture of heart and performance will fuel your growth and empower you to succeed, both inside and outside of the workplace. Discover your future career and join us. The world can't wait.








