Systems Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Sep 7, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $191k
This role $162k
$82k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $157,850–$224,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $191k 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 702 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 693 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Systems Architect

As a Systems Architect on our national security team, you will leverage your extensive experience in Linux and Windows environments to craft modern, containerized networks and Kubernetes-based systems. Your role involves translating customer IT needs into actionable plans by leading teams through cloud migration, advanced technology integration, and legacy system modernization. You will build end-to-end automation for environment provisioning, optimize resource use with automated scaling logic, and manage multiple hypervisors like VMware and KVM to host scalable environments. Key skills include proficiency in Python, C++, Go, or Rust, experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible or Terraform, and the ability to design APIs that integrate testing platforms with third-party monitoring tools. This role demands a deep understanding of Linux and Windows kernels for application compatibility testing and documentation of standard operating procedures for complex systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement modern, containerized, and Kubernetes-based networks and systems.
  • Craft end-to-end automation for environment provisioning to streamline workflows.
  • Lead teams in automating scaling logic for infrastructure that adapts to fluctuating workloads.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and design complex process improvements for customer needs.
  • Manage multiple hypervisors like VMware and KVM to host customized, scalable environments.
  • Implement and document standard operating procedures for complex systems or networks.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience developing in Linux and Windows environments, including team leadership.
  • Extensive experience with Python for core platform logic and mentoring junior developers.
  • Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining end-to-end automation to streamline environment provisioning.
  • Experience implementing automated scaling logic to optimize resource use under fluctuating workloads.
  • Proficiency in automating and managing multiple hypervisors like VMware and KVM for scalable environments.
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and lead teams through complex process improvements.

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