Chief Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a solutions architect to translate customer IT needs into architecture products and design specifications. You will lead prototyping efforts and work directly with the customer to transform how their organization uses technology to enable mission and enterprise-level capabilities.

You will mentor developers, contribute to cloud migration, and modernize legacy systems while operating in a fast-paced GEOINT environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise cloud apps.
• 3+ years architecting solutions across multiple CSPs (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required or the ability to obtain it within hire period.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer IT needs into architecture products and design specs.
• Lead prototyping efforts and customer-facing design reviews.
• Mentor junior developers to grow into future solutions architects.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

DevSecOps

Python

Go

Java

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Azure AKS

Azure Functions

Job description

The Opportunity:At a certain point, experience -based system design can start to look like clairvoyance. When you’ve developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues, you’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of sof tware development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience to take on the toughest challenges in GEOINT mission systems?As a solution architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan by crafting architecture products and design specifications, leading prototyping efforts, and working directly with the customer to help transform the way the customer's organization uses technology to enable the delivery of new mission and enterprise-level capabilities. With your guidance, we’ll help transform the way GEOINT mission systems use technology, including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. What do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects.Work with us and build the future of technology in GEOINT mission systems for the better.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:8+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications or platforms at enterprise-scale3+ years of experience architecting solutions on multiple Cloud Service Provider s ( CSPs )Experience with DevSecOps principlesExperience with programming languages such as Python, Go, or JavaAbility to supervise others and lead projects and deliverables within a collaborative and cross-functional team environmentTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphBachelor's degreeAbility to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of hire dateNice If You Have:5+ years of experience with ground systems, mission control sof tware, and satellite communication protocols5+ years of experience with Agile engineering practicesExperience architecting solutions on Azure using cloud native services such as AKS, Azure Functions for serverless, or AutoScalingAWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Asso cia te CertificationClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.