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# Systems Architect

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,900.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, OpenShift, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_AD18361C603C43D0B5D93AC8A79725E8-CO844768667240369

## About the Role

What if you could find a position that is tailor made for your mix of development, engineering, and communication skills?We are seeking an experience d Systems Architect and engineer with a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale platform architectures across both onpremise and cloud environments., The world can't wait. **You Have:** - 10+ years of experience developing system architectures, Agile methodologies planning, on-prem hardware, and executing system integration of complex space or ground systems - Experience supporting space, ground, software, or hardware systems in Major Defense Acquisition Programs - Experience architecting and implementing cloud-based solutions and cloud-based development - Experience supporting overall engineering integration of systems engineering and integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs - Experience with containerization and orchestration using tools such as Kubernetes or OpenShift and Agile methodologies or the software development lifecycle (SDLC) - Knowledge of networking and external interface integration - Knowledge of zerotrust principles and cybersecurity frameworks - Ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders - Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree **Nice If You
Have:** - Experience with OPIR or Missile Warning Operations - Experience with risk assessments and threat modeling techniques - Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02 - TS/SCI clearance - Master's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or an equivalent technical field - Security+ or Cloud Certification, including AWS Certification - Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Certified Professional - Cloud Architect, or MCSE: Cloud Platform and InfrastructureCertification **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required. **Compensation** At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

## Description

This role directly supports mission-critical military operations and requires deep expertise in modern sof tware development ecosystems, DevSecOps practices, and secure multitenant system design.
As a Systems Architect on our team, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues and the military onsite to develop and deploy the next generation of Overhead Persistent Infrared ( OPIR ) ground systems capabilities to deliver critical information to our warfighters to quickly win or even prevent future wars.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex, highly integrated environments with numerous external interfaces and can translate operational needs into resilient, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
In this role, you will serve as a t rus ted subject matter expert to the client, providing authoritative guidance throughout the system lifecycle.
This includes supporting requirements development to ensure mission needs are accurately captured, participating in and leading design reviews to validate architectural alignment, and delivering wellfounded recommendations on system architecture that drive modernization, interoperability, and longterm sustainability.