Missile Defense Systems Architect, Senior

About the role

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your software architecture expertise to work in a complex and dynamic environment, improving the software technology that supports national defense capabilities. You’ll translate external interfaces and operational needs into resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions, design effective software architectures using the latest control systems, and lead the building of software prototype solutions using Agile development. This role directly impacts national defense by providing system architecture that drives modernization, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software architectures for complex, mission-critical systems.
• Translate external interfaces and operational needs into resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
• Design software architectures using modern software control systems.
• Lead the development of software prototype solutions using Agile methodologies.
• Support system engineering and integration efforts for DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs.
• Design, implement, and maintain software messaging bus systems using protocols such as JMS, Zenoh, MQTT, gRPC, or Protocol Buffers.
• Develop software within an Agile framework and DevSecOps infrastructure as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
• Apply knowledge of SysML, DoDAF, UAF, Zero Trust principles, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience developing software architectures, Agile methodologies planning, 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 with containerization and orchestration using tools such as Kubernetes.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining software messaging bus systems.
• 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 complete complex tasks to achieve program goals.
• 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.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree.
• Personal or professional GitHub profile demonstrating projects.

Benefits

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

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

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work model expectations:

• Remote: Primarily remote work, with occasional in-person requirements 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.