Chief Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
Locations Chantilly, Virginia, US Posted 62 days ago $112,800$257,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Chief Engineer on our team, you will lead the design and development of a comprehensive data platform aimed at enhancing multi-INT information sharing within the intelligence community. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with customers to define mission-critical requirements, designing scalable architectures that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure while ensuring robust security measures are in place. You will leverage your extensive experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Helm to build, maintain, and optimize complex cloud applications at enterprise scale. Additionally, you will identify new opportunities for platform-based solutions to address evolving customer needs and contribute to the broader mission of advancing integrated intelligence capabilities through cutting-edge technology. This role demands expertise in large-scale data processing, high-performance data streaming, and supporting novel mission applications, making it an ideal opportunity for a seasoned architect looking to drive impactful change in a dynamic environment.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Helm UNIX Linux Shell scripting CI/CD Python Java SQL NoSQL Data science Cloud computing Large-scale data processing High-performance data streaming Multiple data store types Terraform Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and develop a core integration platform for multi-INT information sharing.
  • Maintain and configure scalable cloud applications with built-in security features.
  • Collaborate with customers to understand mission requirements and design solutions.
  • Recommend tools and capabilities based on research of new technology trends.
  • Craft an architecture that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure securely.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and cloud application development.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with AWS for designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications at scale.
  • 8+ years of supervisory experience leading projects and teams in a collaborative environment.
  • 7+ years of expertise using containers and container management platforms like Kubernetes and Helm.
  • HS diploma or GED required; relevant certifications preferred (AWS, Kubernetes).

Market check

Salary context

This $112,800–$257,000 range sits above 64% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$126,950$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,960$215,725

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 616 roles with salary data.

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