Solutions Architect, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Charlottesville, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Solutions Architect, Lead The Opportunity:
At a certain point, experience-based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you’ve developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of software development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all of the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges in intelligence systems?
As a solutions architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting and integrating intelligence systems. With your guidance, we’ll help transform the way the DoW uses technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. And, what do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects.
Work with us and build the future of technology in intelligence for the better.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with software design and development, IT networking in multi-classification stand-alone and cloud environments, and integrating and delivering high-performance technical solutions across multiple disciplines for secure DoW information systems
3+ years of experience in network architecture and design
2+ years of experience managing technical delivery, leading teams, and working closely with client stakeholders
Experience building solutions with Amazon Web Services (AWS) microservices
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and IaC automation such as Terraform, Ansible, or GitLab CI/CD, deployed in disconnected or multi‑enclave systems
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree in a CS or IT field
DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience with containerized solutions using Kubernetes or Docker
Experience in security architecture, governance, accreditation such as RMF or ICD‑503, and identity or access controls for cloud platforms
Experience with Agile development techniques and ceremonies and version control tools such as GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket
Experience implementing and working with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Master's degree in a CS or IT field
Clearance:
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.
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 $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.