Systems Architect Engineer

Join Booz Allen Hamilton as a Systems Architect Engineer in Maryland, Anne Arundel County, and apply your technical expertise to shape national security and advanced cyber‑defense solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand mission requirements and translate them into detailed system architectures.
• Design, develop, and integrate complex engineering solutions that meet security, performance, and scalability goals.
• Lead technical teams, providing guidance on best practices, standards, and emerging technologies.
• Produce comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, design diagrams, and test plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure system resilience.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating system performance and recommending enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, cyber security, or defense engineering.
• Strong understanding of network, cloud, and enterprise security architectures.
• Proficiency with modeling tools (e.g., UML, SysML) and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF).
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility for a security clearance.

Compensation

Salary range: $181,101.42 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Systems Architect Engineer do at Booz Allen Hamilton?

You design and integrate secure, mission‑critical systems, work directly with customers to define requirements, and lead technical teams to deliver defense‑grade solutions.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years of architecture or cyber‑security experience, knowledge of security frameworks, and eligibility for a security clearance.

Where is this job located?

The role is based in Maryland, Anne Arundel County, United States.