Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $142k
$73k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 797 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 778 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you will join the team to create and implement end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems through artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will lead efforts to architect patterns, templates, and automation that empower enterprise teams while maintaining high standards for security, compliance, and delivery excellence. Your daily responsibilities include designing automated processes for GitHub organizations, creating reusable GitHub Actions workflows, and integrating code scanning and artifact signing into pipelines. To succeed, you must utilize Python or Go for tooling, manage infrastructure with Terraform, and interact with REST or GraphQL APIs. You will ensure compliance with standards like SLSA Level 3, SSDF, and NIST 800-218 while managing software supply chain security. The role focuses on solving complex problems in secure software delivery and providing automated evidence collection for audits like FedRAMP and SOC 2.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 265 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement automated processes to create pre-configured GitHub organizations for secure software delivery.
  • Configure repository settings and access management patterns to comply with SLSA and NIST security standards.
  • Create and maintain reusable GitHub Actions workflows and pipeline components for common deployment scenarios.
  • Integrate code scanning, dependency tracking, and artifact signing into standard development templates.
  • Develop automation tools using Terraform, Python, or Go to provision and configure infrastructure at scale.
  • Automate the collection of compliance evidence for audits such as SOC 2 and FedRAMP.
  • Establish security guardrails and enforcement rules for branch protection and secret detection.
  • Mentor engineering teams on secure software development practices and delivery standards.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, or platform engineering.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions, reusable workflows, and pipeline security controls.
  • Experience with scripting and programming using Python or Go for automation and tooling.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Knowledge of secure software supply chain principles, SLSA, SSDF, and NIST 800-218.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Experience in regulated environments, GitHub Enterprise administration, SBOM standards, or container security (preferred).

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