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title: Software Systems Engineer, Senior
description: Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring for the Software Systems Engineer, Senior role in
  Chantilly, VA. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Chantilly, VA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $86.8K/yr - $198K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** Booz Allen Hamilton sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 10 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Booz Allen Hamilton.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $114,000 – $211,000 a year (median $151,000).

## Description

Software and Systems Engineer, Senior

**The Opportunity:**

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make a mission impact, to support the warfighter? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you have the chance to design Cloud-based software systems in support of the client. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize data processing in the Cloud. You’ll develop your skills in software system support while gaining experience in mission data transformation, meeting data-centricity objectives. Grow your skills by merging system processes and documentation with strategic growth and risk management to create efficient and dependable software products. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

**You Have:**

- 7+ years of experience working within the software development lifecycle
- 5+ years of experience with Agile methodology, requirements definition, Scrum, contract data requirements list creation, editing, and delivery, system documentation, and customer support
- Ability to support missions through detailed, well-written, and government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability
- Ability to identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at a tactical and strategic level
- Ability to function on a team and fully engage in Agile planning and support
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 1 month of start date

**Nice If You Have:**

- Experience with Cloud software development, requirements traceability, government contract data requirements lists, risk management processes or best practices, or software backend testing
- Knowledge of Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Visio graphic design
- Ability to deliver all documentation on time through the contract data requirements list approval process, including helping to bring the next level of value added to taskings
- Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification

**Clearance:**

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

**Compensation**

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

**Identity Statement**

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

**Candidate AI Usage Policy**

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on **your** own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited **unless permission is explicitly provided**.

**Work Model**  
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

- **Remote**: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- **Hybrid**: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
## Skills

- Atlassian Confluence
- Cloud Computing
- Graphic Design
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification
- Growth Strategies
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Backend Testing
- Investigation
- Customer Support
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Risk Management
- Editing
- Agile Methodology
- JIRA
- Technical Writing
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- Software Development
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Technical Documentation
- Polygraphy
- Data Transformation
- Microsoft Visio
- Requirements Traceability
- Communication
- Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance)
- Data Processing
- Customer Service
- CompTIA Security+
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance

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