Zero Trust Architect

About the role

A well-designed, secure network is critical to enabling the Department of War (DoW) to accomplish its mission. As a Zero Trust Architect, you will play a key role in ensuring that enterprise and mission systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving operational and security needs. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic planning, and hands-on implementation to design and maintain secure network architectures across complex environments. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, customers, vendors, and end users to understand strategic objectives and operational requirements, translating them into robust network and security solutions. Leveraging your expertise, you will support the full lifecycle of network systems, including planning, acquisition, design, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of hardware and software components. As a Zero Trust Enterprise Architect, you will lead the design, integration, and operationalization of Zero Trust architectures aligned with DoW Zero Trust strategy and reference architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support network and security architectures, including Zero Trust implementation
• Document complex architectures, supporting defense programs, and delivering secure, scalable solutions
• Apply STIGs and perform system hardening
• Work within classified environments
• Support and operate DoW networks in mission or tactical environments
• Transition legacy perimeter-based architectures to a Zero Trust data-centric model
• Work with multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Dell, Tanium, Trellix, Hyper-V, and VMware
• Work with DoW cloud environments, such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and cloud security architecture

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Enterprise engineering and cybersecurity within DoW environments
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures, including Zero Trust implementation
• Experience documenting complex architectures, supporting defense programs, and delivering secure, scalable solutions
• Experience in Identity and Access Management, micro segmentation, endpoint security, and secure network or cloud architecture
• Experience working within classified environments
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, RMF or ATO processes, and compliance frameworks TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED

Skills

• Experience supporting and operating DoW networks in mission or tactical environments
• Experience transitioning legacy perimeter-based architectures to a Zero Trust data-centric model
• Experience with multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Dell, Tanium, Trellix, Hyper-V, and VMware
• Experience with DoW cloud environments, such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and cloud security architecture

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

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.

Identity Statement

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

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.

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.