Data Security Architect The Opportunity: As a data architect on our team, you'll use your extensive technical expertise to lead the design of data architecture solutions for cloud computing, managed services, and service-oriented architectures. You'll resolve routine data architecture-related issues in collaboration with business analysts and technology teams, working with project staff to make decisions and recommendations on future data architecture development, and analyzing data architecture-related business needs. With your motivation to establish processes and facilitate technological innovation, you'll make a lasting impact on our data architectures and solutions. You Have: • 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect • Experience leading security architect, engineering or enterprise data protection initiatives • Experience with data security platforms including Virtru, PKWare, Thales, and encryption and key management technologies • Experience architecting and implementing Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions including Varonis or BigID • Experience conducting architecture reviews, threat modeling, risk assessments, and security control evaluations • Knowledge of data-centric security architectures such as data classification, encryption, tokenization, key management, and data lifecycle protection • Secret clearance • HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: • Experience architecting Zero Trus and enterprise data protection strategies aligned with federal cybersecurity initiatives • Experience integrating data security platforms with IAM, SIEM, SOAR, DLP, CASB, and cloud security solutions • Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines • Experience mentoring engineering teams and providing technical leadership across multiple programs and stakeholders Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation 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 $112,800.00 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.