Security Operations Center Architect, Senior

Security Operations Center Architect, Senior

The Opportunity:  

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture—you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber architecture skills to design and develop secure systems for the military? We’re looking for an architect who can help create solutions for the Department of Defense that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats. 

As a security network operations center solutions architect at Booz Allen, you’ll develop and build cybersecurity solutions. You’ll work with systems engineers and operators to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client’s needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. As a team, we’ll take a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.  

This is a chance to learn from a team of experts as you make a difference in the security of command and control systems. Your contributions will help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices like zero trust architecture and endpoint-based detection. You’ll be able to gain experience in data science, digital engineering, and AI while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure.  

Work with us as we improve battle management systems through cyber security. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• Experience supporting a military SOC and the day-to-day technical operation, defense, and management of security operations

• Experience leading, developing, designing, and implementing enterprise architecture (EA) on large-scale projects, working on complex cybersecurity projects, and identifying new cybersecurity capability alignment across integrated systems

• Experience with implementing computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, cyber defense and information security policies, network monitoring, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response

• Experience with defining security requirements and recommendations using Standards, including Defense-in-Depth Functional Implementation Architecture (DFIA) and zero trust

• Experience interfacing with clients and stakeholders, devising and executing client deliverables, work independently, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework process and associated artifacts

• Ability to investigate and resolve issues that span multiple applications or technologies and require involvement from technical personnel across multiple organizations

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• DoD 8140 Certification, including CompTIA Security+

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with leading meetings and developing presentations and briefings for use by senior leaders

• Experience with analyzing technical and policy documentation for DoD organizations and implementing DoD directives

• Knowledge of DoD enterprise and tactical networks, including command and control and battlespace management systems

• Knowledge of systems engineering and information technology, cloud architecture, and virtualization

• Ability to learn new technologies and implement updated rigorous security controls

• Ability to articulate industry best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and trends

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science

• CEH, CISA, or CISSP Certification

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 A