Systems Architect

System Architect

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As a network and systems solution architect on our team, you’ll translate our customers’ IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting modern, containerized, and Kubernetes‑based networks and systems. In this role, you’ll help transform the way the U.S. Intelligence Community processes technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. You will also mentor the next generation of developers, helping them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects.

• 10+ years of experience developing across both Linux and Windows environments, including leading teams in these ecosystems
• 10+ years of experience with languages such as Python, focusing on core platform logic, remote resource deployment scripts, and mentoring junior developers
• Experience designing, building, and leading teams to maintain end‑to‑end automation that streamlines environment provisioning and reduces manual testing workflows
• Experience implementing automated scaling logic so infrastructure adapts to fluctuating workloads, while leading teams to optimize resource use
• Experience automating and managing multiple hypervisors such as VMware and KVM, to host highly customized and scalable environments
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, design complex process improvements to meet customer needs, and lead teams through implementation
• Ability to adapt to emerging issues and changing priorities under short deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and stay ahead of leading‑edge technologies
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

• Experience with both on‑premises and cloud deployment technologies, including designing and implementing hybrid environments that leverage the strengths of both
• Experience in languages such as C++, Go, or Rust, to optimize low‑level hypervisor interactions, alongside leading teams to develop high‑performance applications
• Experience using Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Ansible or Terraform, to manage and version‑control virtualized testing hardware, and leading teams to maintain these practices
• Experience designing and consuming APIs to bridge testing platforms with third‑party monitoring and logging tools
• Experience managing large‑scale remote workstation clusters focused on high‑availability and minimal latency, and leading the design of these environments
• Experience implementing and documenting standard operating procedures for complex systems or networks
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows kernels and drivers to assist in deep‑level application compatibility testing, and leading teams to develop low‑level system components
• Ability to be a detail‑oriented and organized professional who can multitask and successfully adapt to shifting requirements
• Ability to be a flexible team player who works well independently, maintains a strong collaborative mindset, and is eager to learn
• Ability to be a self‑starter who is motivated to actively dive into and master new technologies when appropriate

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Salary range: $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD).

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.