Chief Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VAAurora, CO
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$245,262 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1662 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 904 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer joins the team as a solution architect to transform GEOINT mission systems through cloud migration, legacy system modernization, and advanced technology integration. In this role, you will translate customer IT needs into design specifications, lead prototyping efforts, and mentor developers to grow into future architects. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and operationalizing complex cloud applications at an enterprise scale. Required technical skills include experience with DevSecOps principles and programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a Bachelor's degree. The work involves solving complex technical challenges within the GEOINT domain, specifically focusing on mission control software, satellite communication protocols, and cloud-native services like AKS and Azure Functions.

What you'll do

  • Translate customer IT needs and future goals into architecture products and design specifications.
  • Lead prototyping efforts to transform how the customer's organization uses technology.
  • Manage cloud migrations and the integration of advanced technologies into existing systems.
  • Modernize legacy systems to enable new mission and enterprise-level capabilities.
  • Mentor developers to help them grow into future solutions architects.
  • Supervise others and lead projects and deliverables within cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications or platforms at enterprise-scale.
  • 3+ years of experience architecting solutions on multiple Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).
  • Experience with DevSecOps principles.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
  • Ability to supervise others and lead projects and deliverables within a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of hire date.
  • Bachelor's degree.

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