IT Infrastructure Architect, Lead

About the role

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Architect, Lead, to lead the modernization of the Air Force's Air Operations Center (AOC) weapon system, a key command and control (C2) capability. The architect will modernize hybrid cloud, data and application ecosystems, advance automation and redesign infrastructure to improve agility and resiliency in contested environments. The role drives technical roadmaps aligned to AOC warfighter architectures and guides enterprise-scale C2 infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design and enhance enterprise infrastructure architectures across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Lead technical planning and CONOPS development supporting mission and operational requirements.
• Integrate secure practices, including hardening, RMF alignment and vulnerability mitigation, into all designs.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines, container platforms and modernized development environments.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies aligned with mission, security standards and digital engineering practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity and operations teams to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture.
• Enterprise-level IT architecture and engineering services experience.
• Team leadership and personnel management across varied operational technology domains.
• Ability to work in a dynamic DoD client environment with mission-focused support.
• TS/SCI clearance; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
• Bachelor's degree.
• DoDI 8570.01 Level III IASAE certification (e.g., CISSP-ISSEP or AP).

Required skills

• Virtualization, networking, enterprise compute stacks, RMF or NIST frameworks, secure architecture principles and cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Agile SDLC and IT enterprise support components for DevOps delivery.
• DevSecOps tools and modern application hosting environments.
• Nice to have: executive-level technical briefings, large mission-support system modernization, DevOps and ITIL, A&A compliance, digital engineering, Windows Server, Docker, Ansible, performance monitoring, cloud security certifications.

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $112,800 to $257,000 depending on factors such as location, education and experience.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.