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ZT Engineering Senior Manager
The Opportunity
The Department of War ( DoW ) relies on resilient, secure, and intelligently architected networks to execute its mission at speed and scale. As a Senior Zero T rus t Engineer lead, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping, governing, and advancing enterprise-wide security and network architecture. You will guide the transformation of complex, distributed environments toward mature Zero T rus t capabilities that strengthen mission readiness and safeguard national security.
In this senior leadership role, you will lead cross-functional engineering and architect teams, define the architectural vision, establish technical standards, and steer multi-year modernization initiatives across mission and enterprise systems. You will partner with executive stakeholders and program leadership to align network and cybersecurity investments with evolving operational requirements. Your expertise will influence enterprise policy , design authorities, and long-term strategic planning across DoW organizations.
You will oversee the full lifecycle of secure network architecture-from conceptual design through implementation, sustainment, and continuous improvement-ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, and compliant with DoW directives. As a senior ZT engineer, you will drive the adoption of Zero T rus t principles, lead integration efforts across cloud and on-premises environments, and ensure alignment with DoW Zero T rus t strategy and reference architectures.
This is an opportunity to lead at the highest levels of technical strategy, shaping how modern defense networks are secured and operated. You will help drive enterprise change, mentor technical teams, and advance mission resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Additionally, you will apply expertise as a results-oriented technical leader to help shape new capabilities, applications, and services to the market and develop ing new business.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity within DoW or federal environments, including leadership roles influencing enterprise architecture and strategic transformation
• 2+ years of experience architecting, driving adoption of, and overseeing Zero T rus t implementations at scale
• Experience develop ing and governing Zero T rus t enterprise architectures aligned with DoW Zero T rus t strategy and target-level frameworks
• Experience leading teams in the documentation, communication, and approval of complex architectures supporting defense programs and mission-critical operations
• Experience in technical leadership spanning Identity and Access Management, micro-segmentation, endpoint security, data-centric environments, virtualization, and secure network or cloud architecture
• Experience operating within classified environments and advising senior stakeholders on secure design decisions
• Knowledge of DoW security standards, RMF / ATO processes, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to guide programs through accreditation activities
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience steering modernization of DoW networks in mission or tactical environments, including PACOM or Pacific operational theaters
• Experience guiding organizations through transitions from legacy peri met er-based designs to mature Zero T rus t operating models
• Experience with divers e network and security technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HPE, VMware, Elastic, F5
• Experience architecting and governing security for commer cia l and DoD cloud environments
• Experience applying STIGs, conducting enterprise system hardening, and defining asso cia ted governance
• Experience with Zero T rus t Network Access ( ZTNA ) solutions and policy enforcement workflows
• Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and policy -as-code approaches to enterprise security
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CCNA certification s

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
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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 $125,300.00 to $233,000.00 (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.
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Work Model
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.