Booz Allen
SoftwareArchitect
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“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.
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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