Chief Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $112,800–$257,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $185k

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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 711 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 702 roles with salary data.

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As a Chief Engineer on our team, you will lead the development of a cutting-edge data platform designed to enhance multi-INT information sharing within the intelligence community. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures that meet stringent security requirements while supporting rapid deployment and integration of new technologies. You will collaborate closely with customers and end-users to understand their needs and develop solutions that can scale effectively over time. Key skills required for this role include extensive experience in enterprise architecture, cloud application development at an enterprise level, and supervising teams on complex projects. Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and large-scale data processing is essential, as you will be tasked with recommending and integrating cutting-edge tools to address evolving mission challenges.

Skills

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

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 technologies and environments.
Craft architecture that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure without compromising security.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and cloud application development at scale.
Extensive background in designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications.
Proven leadership in supervising teams and delivering projects within a collaborative environment.
Expertise with AWS and container management platforms like Kubernetes and Helm.
Strong understanding of security requirements for multi-INT information sharing platforms.

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