Cross Domain Systems Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cross Domain Systems Engineer to lead an engineering team in the development and deployment of digital cross‑domain solutions for national security missions. You will translate user needs into technical requirements, define plans, coordinate system integration and testing, and support accreditation under RMF.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification within 6 months, and a strong background in systems engineering, cybersecurity,

Qualifications

• Experience developing system requirements and user stories.
• Proven ability to produce technical delivery documents.
• Experience with Atlassian Suite and ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of RMF and system accreditation.
• Ability to plan delivery, schedules, and resources.
• Must hold TS/SCI clearance or higher.
• DoD 8570.1 IAT II certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements capture for cross‑domain systems.
• Coordinate system integration, testing, and deployment.
• Support accreditation under RMF and security controls.
• Plan deployments, risk tracking, and resources.
• Engage customers and drive adoption of CDS solutions.

Skills

Requirements development

Technical deliverables

Atlassian/Jira/Confluence

RMF knowledge

Systems planning

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level II Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

12+ years engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customers' environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a Cross Domain Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape customer missions by leading an engineering team in the development and deployment of digital cross domain solutions. You will lead customer engagement to capture, define, and understand user and security requirements, decompose hardware, software, interface, and security control requirements, coordinate with stakeholders throughout system development and fielding activities, coordinate and plan system integration, and test and deployment. You will support efforts to accredit systems following the Risk Management Framework. You will help plan security improvements to systems and team processes to address Raise the Bar Cross‑Domain security objectives. You will plan, design, and implement cross‑domain data flows, help users understand and define their data schemas, and help define and validate appropriate data handling and filtering policies. You will lead efforts to plan and provide user training and drive user adoption of the new systems. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like Cross Domain technologies, Cloud technologies, Agile lifecycle, and cybersecurity.

Grow your skills by merging systems engineering, cybersecurity, and strong customer engagement to create successful mission platforms. Join our team and create the future of cyber security for national customers.

You Have

• Experience developing requirements, including capability and system-level requirements, hardware, software, interface requirements, user stories, or use cases
• Experience developing technical written deliverables for a system delivery or deployment effort
• Experience with online collaboration and work tracking tools such as Atlassian Suite, including Jira or Confluence and ServiceNow
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and how it applies to system accreditation
• Ability to plan systems delivery and deployment efforts, including developing technical plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk tracking
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 5+ years of experience in engineering, or 12+ years of experience in engineering in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have

• Experience with system testing, configuration management, and installation
• Experience with Agile lifecycle methodology
• Experience with Cross Domain Systems (CDS) and RTB requirements for CDS
• Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD
• Knowledge of DoDAF or MBSE

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

At 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.

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.