Missile Defense Systems Architect, Senior

About the role

At Booz Allen, you can use your software architecture expertise to work in a complex and dynamic environment, improving the software technology that supports national defense capabilities. In this role, you’ll translate external interfaces and operational needs into resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions. You’ll design software architectures using the latest control systems, lead Agile development of a software prototype, and directly impact national defense by driving modernization, interoperability, and long-term sustainability. With advanced technical expertise and mentoring opportunities, you’ll guide a team to develop the best solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organization-wide software architectures for mission-critical operations.
• Translate external interfaces and operational needs into resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
• Design effective software architectures using modern software control systems.
• Lead the building of a software prototype solution using Agile development.
• Provide system architecture that drives modernization, interoperability, and long-term sustainability for national defense.
• Mentor and guide a cross-functional team in developing solutions for customers.
• Apply containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks.
• Design, implement, and maintain software messaging bus systems using protocols like JMS, Zenoh, MQTT, gRPC, or Protocol Buffers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing software architectures, Agile methodologies, and executing system integration of complex systems.
• 5+ years of experience with the design, development, testing, or analysis of Missile Defense Weapons Systems or Fire Control Systems.
• Experience supporting overall engineering integration of systems engineering and integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining software messaging bus systems using protocols like JMS, Zenoh, MQTT, gRPC, or Protocol Buffers.
• Experience developing software within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
• Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Zero Trust principles, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and demonstrate initiative in completing complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with OPIR or Missile Warning Operations.
• Experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions to enable scalable, efficient, and reliable systems.
• Experience with risk assessments and threat modeling techniques.
• Experience with code quality and static analysis tools such as SonarQube, Clippy, cargo-deny, or cargo-audit.
• Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 or 5000.02.
• Ability to display a personal or professional GitHub profile demonstrating projects.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company 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.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

This role may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:

• Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration required.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.