Systems Architect Engineer

Systems Architect Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security and advanced cyber defense? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape next-generation cyber capabilities by leading the development of a cutting-edge artificial intelligence cyber range. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas like cloud infrastructure and machine learning. Grow your skills by merging OpenStack environments and AI-driven network architecture to create a robust and scalable simulation network. Join our team and create the future of intelligent cyber ranges in the defense and intelligence sectors. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, including designing, deploying, and managing new networks and systems

• 5+ years of experience in administering business IT or similar systems that include endpoints and common business admin services

• 5+ years of experience with virtualization services such as OpenStack, VMware, or Proxmox

• Experience in hardware and software architecting, including deploying new servers, endpoints, switches, and other network nodes

• Experience with cyber ranges, such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, or other cyber ranges used to train offensive cyber capabilities

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration, business IT administration, and virtualizing large networks

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Cyber Security

• CompTIA Network+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.