Booz Allen Hamilton · 7 hours ago
Systems Architect
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to support mission-critical military operations. The role involves designing and delivering large-scale platform architectures, collaborating with military personnel, and providing guidance throughout the system lifecycle to ensure mission needs are met.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy the next generation of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) ground systems capabilities
Provide authoritative guidance throughout the system lifecycle
Support requirements development to ensure mission needs are accurately captured
Participate in and lead design reviews to validate architectural alignment
Deliver well-founded recommendations on system architecture that drive modernization, interoperability, and long-term sustainability
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience developing system architectures, Agile methodologies planning, and 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 in 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 zero‑trust principles and cybersecurity frameworks
Ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
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 equivalent technical field
Security+ or Cloud Certification, including AWS Certification
Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Certified Professional - Cloud Architect, or MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Certification
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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