Special Missions Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Benning, GAVirginia Beach, VA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
Nearby: 2 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k

This role $142k

$73k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$198,322 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k 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 711 open roles on FindRole.

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

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TL;DR · Special Missions Software Engineer

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As a Special Missions Software Engineer, you will join a dynamic and innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for critical missions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing robust software systems to support complex operations, ensuring high reliability and security. Day-to-day tasks involve coding in languages such as C++ or Python, leveraging tools like Git and Jenkins, while adhering to strict quality assurance standards. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in computer science with experience in system architecture and cybersecurity. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is beneficial, along with knowledge of DevOps practices. This role demands an individual who can thrive in high-stakes environments, contributing to projects that have significant national security implications.

Skills

CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS Python PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design and develop secure software solutions for special missions.
Conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with security standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in real-time environments.
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.

What we're looking for

Experience in software engineering for special missions projects.
Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise required.
Familiarity with security protocols and classified information handling.
Secret clearance or higher is preferred for this role.
Master’s degree in a related field is advantageous but not mandatory.

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