Defense Systems Software Security Engineer

The Opportunity:  

As a systems software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. You are focused on "baking cyber in" early in the systems engineering lifecycle to ensure our clients receive systems and software they can trust to execute their mission. We’re looking for a systems software security engineer like you to lead a team as they develop efficient and effective and secure software, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment. 

As a seasoned software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver complete end-to-end solutions to your clients. Using your software engineering expertise, you’ll analyze the environment to ensure that your team’s solutions consider the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. You’ll share your skills as your team utilizes new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements.  

Work with us as we develop systems to create change for the better.  

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:   

• 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods  

• 8+ years of experience with software development and its basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks  

• Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products 

• Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications 

• Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization 

• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment 

• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance 

• Ability to execute software planning, requirements, risk management, design, development, architecture, modeling, estimation, configuration management, quality, security, and tests using software development methodologies, architectural structures, viewpoints, styles, design decisions, and frameworks across all lifecycle phases

• Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with Java, Python, C#, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, or Drupal 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, or GitHub Actions

• Secret clearance 

• Master’s degree (MS Engineering, Computer Science, or similar)

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance 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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.