ZT Enterprise Architect, Lead

About the Role

A well-designed, secure network is critical to enabling the Department of Defense (DoD) to accomplish its mission. As a Zero Trust Enterprise 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 DoD Zero Trust strategy and reference architecture. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of network engineering and cybersecurity, combining backbone networking, cloud technologies, and Zero Trust principles to support mission-critical defense operations while continuously expanding your technical skillset.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support network and security architectures, including Zero Trust implementation.
• Architect and implement Zero Trust solutions aligned with DoD Zero Trust strategy and target-level frameworks.
• Document complex architectures, support defense programs, and deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives and operational requirements into network and security solutions.
• Support the full lifecycle of network systems, including planning, acquisition, design, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance.
• Lead the integration and operationalization of Zero Trust architectures in complex environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity within DoD or federal environments.
• 2+ years of experience designing, deploying, and supporting network and security architectures, including Zero Trust implementation.
• Experience architecting and implementing Zero Trust solutions aligned with DoD Zero Trust strategy and target-level frameworks.
• Experience documenting complex architectures and delivering secure, scalable solutions for defense programs.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting and operating DoD networks in mission or tactical environments, including INDOPACOM or Pacific-based operations.
• Experience transitioning legacy perimeter-based architectures to Zero Trust models.
• Experience with multivendor network and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and VMware.
• Experience with commercial and DoD cloud environments and cloud security architecture.
• Experience applying STIGs and performing system hardening.
• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and policy-as-code security enforcement.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CCNA Certifications.

Benefits

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.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program acknowledging 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.

Pay

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.