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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Network Security, Networking Basics, System Availability - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1728ba9042c81133 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, and hardware systems * Experience providing input to the Risk Management Framework process and documentation * Experience executing architecture focused on Cyber Risk Assessments or performing technical analysis of cybersecurity architectures * Experience developing threat scenarios to support Cyber Tabletop ( CTT ) exercises * Knowledge of cybersecurity, computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security met hodologies * Ability to brief senior leaders and translate technical requirements to non-technical audiences * Top Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree * DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience with space-based remote sensing systems or ground satellite operations center s * Experience developing system security Concept of Operations ( CONOPS ) and defining baseline system security requirements * Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related technical field preferred ; Master's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related technical field a plus * DoD 8140 Advanced Certification such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GDSA, or CCNP Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required. ## Description As a Cybersecurity Architect on our team, you'll work with Booz Allen colleagues and the military to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of space sensing capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will t rus t you to not only test, analyze, evaluate, validate, and verify these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation upfront and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. You'll lead the sustainment, optimization, security, and lifecycle management of complex, mission-critical networks supporting the government mission systems. You'll serve as the primary technical authority for ensuring high availability, secure data transport, and resilient communication paths across the sustainment portfolio. You will lead assessments of the current security posture and recommend mitigation strategies across the portfolio. Partner with cyber personnel to track and remediate vulnerabilities, and serve as the central security authority to drive assessment findings into actionable operational and acquisition channels. You'll advise chief engineers to ensure critical security modifications and architectural upgrades are embedded in strategic roadmaps with clear deployment pathways. You'll ensure vital cybersecurity requirements are accurately prioritized and captured in the government funding requests. You'll also serve as the senior architectural authority for government customers. Grow your skills by merging innovative engineering met hodologies and cross-disciplinary coordination to create tomorrow's solutions. 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