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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Network Security, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Computer Network Technologies - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=120809 ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations * 8+ years of experience in network architecture and design * 4+ years of experience with cybersecurity * Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture * Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations * Experience leading product selection initiatives, including A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management, or network access control * Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree * Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 or 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date Nice If You Have: * Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role * Experience with innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP ## Description A well-designed secure network is critical to move data and enable the DoD to achieve their mission, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need a Solution Architect like you who knows how to utilize your craft to facilitate the needs of the DoD. As a Solution Architect on our team, you will work with the DoD to design and support the deployment of a reliable, secure network to support critical missions. You'll collaborate with other SMEs, customers, vendors, and users to learn the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network requirements. You'll then share your expertise during the planning of the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms to supporting the acquisition of hardware, you'll put your hardware and software talents to good use. This is your chance to share your experience with backbone networks, cloud technologies, and core networking while broadening your security and network engineering work. You'll dive into challenging hands-on problem-solving, and encounter opportunities to learn new tools and skills. We focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. As a Solutions Architect at Booz Allen, you will be expected to confer with the DoD experts as the collaborative team works on a reliable network to support critical missions. You'll lead a team of SMEs, customers, and vendors while navigating the strategic goals and operational needs that shape the network and security requirements. You will also lead the planning of acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network, cloud, and security components to support the architecture designed to meet the agreed-upon network and security requirements. Resolve interoperability issues across platforms to support the acquisition of hardware. 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