Booz Allen

SoftwareArchitect

$87–87k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Software Architect at Booz Allen. Skills: Software architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud-native, Zero Trust. Apply technical leadership. Apply architecture expertise”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver resilient SATCOM capabilities; Enable global communications; Achieve decision superiority

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

TS/SCI clearance, Security investigation, Eligibility for classified access

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years software architecture, 5+ years SATCOM experience, Develop system architectures using UML, Develop system architectures using SysML, Develop system architectures using DoDAF, Develop system architectures using UPDM, Develop system architectures using UAF, Develop Interface Control Documents, Develop service decompositions, Develop API definitions, Design cloud-native architectures, Design microservices, Design containers, Design CI/CD pipelines, Align architecture with cybersecurity, Work in Agile environments, Work in SAFe, Knowledge of secure coding, Knowledge of Zero Trust design, TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's degree STEM

Nice to Have

Support MILSATCOM programs, Support Protected Tactical SATCOM, Experience with MBSE tools, Design solutions for hybrid cloud, Integrate AI into software, Integrate ML into software, Integrate automation into software, Knowledge of modern waveform processing, Knowledge of signal routing, Knowledge of SATCOM network architectures, Knowledge of acquisition processes, Knowledge of technical baselines, Knowledge of configuration control, Knowledge of systems integration, Ability to communicate complex concepts, AWS Solutions Architect certification, Azure Solutions Architect certification, TOGAF certification, INCOSE ASEP certification, INCOSE CSEP certification, INCOSE ESEP certification, CISSP certification, CSSLP certification, Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification, Obtain Security+ CE certification, Obtain CISSP Certification within 6 months

What You'll Do.

Apply technical leadership

Apply architecture expertise

Shape national security SATCOM

Design software architectures

Define open-system interfaces

Drive modernization strategies

Guide development teams

Deliver resilient SATCOM capabilities

Lead architecture reviews

Evaluate technology options

Create digital engineering artifacts

Deliver recommendations

Collaborate with developers

Collaborate with cyber engineers

Collaborate with SATCOM operators

Collaborate with systems engineers

Collaborate with acquisition leads

Apply Zero Trust principles

Support RMF activities

Ensure cyber resilience

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Software developers; Cyber engineers; SATCOM operators; Systems engineers; Acquisition leads; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Communicate complex concepts

Process & Methodology

Agile, SAFe

Full Job Description

Software Architect **The Opportunity:** Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical leadership and architecture expertise to shape the future of national security SATCOM? You understand complex mission environments, evolving requirements, and how software must integrate across ground, space, and cyber domains. Your ability to translate user needs into technical architectures, interface definitions, and DevSecOps-aligned solutions makes you an essential part of delivering resilient SATCOM capabilities. As a Software Architect on our Strategic SATCOM team, you’ll help the U.S. Space Force build and modernize mission-critical systems that enable global communications and decision superiority. You’ll design software architectures using model-based engineering, define open-system interfaces, drive modernization strategies, and guide development teams toward secure, scalable solutions. You’ll lead architecture reviews, evaluate technology options, create digital engineering artifacts, and deliver recommendations to government decision makers. You’ll collaborate with software developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads to ensure the architecture remains aligned with mission needs and integrates effectively with the broader SATCOM enterprise. You’ll also apply Zero Trust principles, support RMF activities, and help ensure cyber resilience throughout the architecture. At Booz Allen, you’ll grow your expertise through hands-on mission support, access to emerging technologies, continuous learning opportunities, and the ability to pursue in-demand certifications. Your career is only limited by your appetite for impact. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 7+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise software design, or digital engineering * 5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 software environments * Experience developing system or software architectures using

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