Software and Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The Senior Software and Systems Engineer supports mission-focused engineering by translating real-world customer needs into technical specifications and developing customer-focused engineering solutions. The role designs Cloud-based software systems and evaluates and modernizes Cloud data processing in support of the client. It also supports software systems, mission data transformation, and data-centricity objectives. The engineer combines system processes and documentation with strategic growth and risk management to create efficient, dependable software products. The role requires support for missions through detailed, well-written, government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability, as well as participation in Agile planning and support. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The employee must be able to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification within one month of the start date unless already certified. Compensation is projected at $86,800 to $198,000 annually. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards, subject to eligibility. Employees are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments; virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings. The posting does not specify whether the position is remote, hybrid, or onsite.

Requirements

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, government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability.
Ability to identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at tactical and strategic levels.
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 one month of the start date.

Nice To Haves

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 added value to taskings.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possession of a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification.

Responsibilities

Design Cloud-based software systems in support of the client.
Evaluate and modernize data processing in the Cloud.
Support software systems and mission data transformation to meet data-centricity objectives.
Translate real-world customer needs into technical specifications.
Create efficient and dependable software products by combining system processes and documentation with strategic growth and risk management.
Support missions through detailed, well-written, government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability.
Identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at tactical and strategic levels.
Participate fully in Agile planning and team support.
Create, edit, and deliver contract data requirements lists and support customer needs.
Obtain an approved Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification within one month of the start date if not already certified.