Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our national security-focused team in the United States. You will design and develop mission-aligned systems, translating real-world needs into robust technical specifications and deploying cloud-native solutions using AWS services and container platforms.

You will expand capabilities through DevOps practices, scripting, and Linux environments while maintaining security posture and advancing toward DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns (EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM policies, security groups, or network security)
• 2+ years of experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS)
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation, system management, and reporting
• Experience supporting patch management, software deployment, and system hardening activities
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VLANs
• Knowledge of Linux and Linux-based environments
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems aligned to customer mission and translate real-world needs into technical specifications.
• Evolve systems with advanced tech such as cloud computing, containers, and software deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver customer-focused engineering solutions.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Networking

Linux

IAT II

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer's 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 systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape customer mission. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you'll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like cloud computing, containerization, and software deployments.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns such as EC2, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM policies, security groups, or network security

• 2+ years of experience with containerization such as Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, and container orchestration

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation, system management, and reporting

• Experience supporting patch management, software deployment, and system hardening activities

• Knowledge of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VLANs

• Knowledge of Linux and working with Linux-based environments

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 60 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DevOps Monitoring such as CloudWatch or Prometheus, logging, and alerting

• Experience with bash or Python scripting and CI/CD tools and practices

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform

• Experience in security scanning tools and DevSecOps practices such as SonarQube or Trivy

• TS/SCI clearance

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

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.

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.

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.