Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $102k
$44k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $129,624–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $170k 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 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer

Data Engineer The Data Engineer joins the 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 engineers to design modern, cloud-native solutions integrating structured and unstructured data across secure environments while establishing engineering standards and ensuring data quality for mission-critical decision-making. You will build and maintain enterprise infrastructure using technologies including NiFi, Python, Java, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. The role requires proficiency with AWS services such as S3, RDS, and Aurora. Additional technical skills include experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Geospatial Services. You will solve complex problems regarding real-time data streaming architectures and implement RBAC or ABAC to restrict sensitive data visibility within secure environments.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 85 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and develop scalable data pipelines and platforms using cloud-native solutions.
  • Lead a team of data engineers to design systems for structured and unstructured data.
  • Build and maintain enterprise data infrastructure to support analytics and mission-critical decision-making.
  • Develop ETL processes using tools such as NiFi, Python, or Java.
  • Manage and optimize data flows using SQL, PostgreSQL, and Kafka.
  • Implement secure data solutions across AWS services including S3, RDS, and Aurora.
  • Establish engineering standards and ensure high data quality across all systems.
  • Implement access controls like RBAC and ABAC to protect sensitive data visibility.

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 is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field.
  • Ability to obtain Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire.

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