Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
54 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 2, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$209,400 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $168k 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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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer

JOB TITLE: Data Engineer The Data Engineer will join a team to architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms that transform complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments. You will build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure to power analytics, reporting, and mission-critical decision-making while setting engineering standards and ensuring data quality. Key technologies include NiFi, Python, Java, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka, alongside AWS services like S3, RDS, and Aurora. The role involves solving technical problems related to real-time data streaming, container lifecycle management using Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing Role-Based Access Control to restrict sensitive data visibility within secure, distributed systems.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $155450 from 67 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and platforms.
  • Lead a team of data engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions.
  • Build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure for analytics and reporting.
  • Integrate structured and unstructured data across secure environments.
  • Set engineering standards and ensure high data quality.
  • Develop ETL processes using NiFi, Python, or Java.
  • Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
  • Manage container lifecycles using Docker and Kubernetes.

What we're looking for

  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
  • Experience with ETL development using NiFi, Python, or Java.
  • Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, or Kafka.
  • Knowledge of AWS services, including S3, RDS, and Aurora.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field.
  • Ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, or NiFi for data flow automation (preferred).

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