As a Senior Data Engineer at our cutting-edge organization, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to developing mission-critical systems that integrate advanced AI and data analytics. Your primary responsibilities include architecting secure compute environments, designing robust data pipelines, and implementing DevSecOps practices in restricted settings. You will work on greenfield projects and modernization efforts, focusing on integrating AI/ML capabilities into production workflows and supporting engineering teams through complex implementation challenges. Key technologies you’ll engage with include Palantir Foundry or Gotham, Kubernetes, and AWS, while also ensuring compliance with stringent security standards and evolving requirements in defense programs. This role demands expertise in containerization, CI/CD, and automated testing within limited toolchain environments, as well as the ability to communicate technical decisions effectively across various stakeholder groups.
Design and implement data pipelines and ontologies on platforms like Palantir Foundry in restricted environments.
Develop secure analytics ecosystems including log pipelines, monitoring frameworks, and operational dashboards.
Integrate AI/ML capabilities into production workflows for operator tooling.
Implement DevSecOps practices such as containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and automated testing.
Make architectural tradeoffs under constrained mission conditions with limited infrastructure and evolving requirements.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience in architecting and delivering AI-enabled mission systems.
6+ years of expertise in designing data pipelines and ontologies on platforms like Palantir Foundry or Gotham.
6+ years developing secure analytics ecosystems, including log pipelines and monitoring frameworks.
6+ years implementing DevSecOps practices within limited toolchain environments.
6+ years integrating AI/ML capabilities into production workflows under constrained conditions.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
27%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$112,355–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$198,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 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
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