Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$87k–$198k/yr
Software Developer, Senior The Opportunity: As a software sustainment engineer, you play a pivotal role in an application’s functional life. From troubleshooting to fixing bugs, you use your operations and maintenance sk…
Skills: Software development, Agile, Legacy enterprise systems, Microservices, Distributed application environment
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+…
Skills: Data Architecture, Data Management, Enterprise Data Solutions, Data Flow Design, System Integration
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
Job Title: Data Architect Location: Remote Clearance: Secret or Top Secret Type: Full-time, W2 About VivSoft: VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and …
Skills: Data Modeling, Salesforce Architecture, Enterprise Integration Engineering, API Documentation, Schema Analysis
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$149k–$201k/yr
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the…
Skills: Technical Program Management, Software Development, Infrastructure Security, Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Planning
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$117k–$160k/yr
Amazon Web Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to become part of a global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center foot print. AWS Infrastructure …
Skills: Electrical Design, Data Center Infrastructure, Commissioning, US Building Codes, Construction Documentation
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$165k–$190k/yr
Location: Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Secret / Top Secret Citizenship: U.S. Citizen About the Company: We are a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intel…
Skills: Program Management, Agile Leadership, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Risk Management, Budget Management
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us a…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Planning, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$104k–$166k/yr
Responsibilities Ready to make an impact! Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Information Assurance Specialist join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a …
Skills: Information Assurance, Cyber Security Risk Assessment, NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Vulnerability Management
Lone Tree, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
As Director of Business Development for the i3 and Data Solutions (iDS) portfolio, you will lead growth initiatives across our Vindler commercial satellite, Intel Lakehouse, and emerging technology product lines. In this…
Skills: Business development, Capture management, Strategic planning, Government acquisition, Intelligence community relations
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
North Edge Technology is looking for Field Engineers to be part of our Emergency Management Sustainment team supporting 100+ military installations worldwide. The Field Engineers will ensure Giant Voice systems are fully…
Skills: Giant Voice Systems, Land Mobile Radio, Troubleshooting, Technical Maintenance, Field Engineering
The Swift Group, LLCHerndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, …
Skills: Java, Ansible, Python, Postgres, MySQL
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$97k–$130k
ProteQ is a professional services company providing technical, engineering, logistics, business, and program management support to government and commercial clients. Our capabilities include complex systems integration, …
Skills: Field Logistics, Maritime Operations, Project Execution, Hazmat Shipping, Import/Export Coordination
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$131k–$178k/yr
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. This is a hands-on technical role that requires an advanced s…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS Solution Implementation, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Coding
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are interested in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with big data, cloud computing, and security analytics, Amazon Security Platform Engineering is the pl…
Skills: Object-Oriented Design, Distributed Systems, Java, Scala, Python
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$111k–$122k/yr
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Skills: Incident Response, SIEM, AWS Cloud, Splunk, Azure Sentinel
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$134k–$241k/yr
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v…
Skills: Radar System Design, Digital Signal Processing, Waveform Design, Electronic Protection, Synthetic Aperture Imaging
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$154k–$208k/yr
Do you like helping customers implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Do you have experience helping groups understand application architectures and migration approaches, and the skil…
Skills: Cloud Computing Architecture, AWS Platform, Security Best Practices, Technical Presentation, Cloud Migration
Herndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us a…
Skills: Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, AWS
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Linux, Windows, Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, Infrastructure Hardening
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$127k–$172k/yr
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the…
Skills: Configuration Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Bill of Materials (BOM) Creation, Technical Program Management, Project Management
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You will maintain and modernize legacy enterprise systems by troubleshooting operational issues and implementing security upgrades. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and enhance software applications within an Agile environment.
Candidates must have at least 6 years of software development experience and 3 years working with legacy enterprise systems. A TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is strictly required for this role.
The Opportunity:
As a software sustainment engineer, you play a pivotal role in an application’s functional life. From troubleshooting to fixing bugs, you use your operations and maintenance skills to ensure that things run smoothly. We’re looking for an experienced software sustainment engineer like you to apply your knowledge to our clients’ challenges and their legacy enterprise systems.
As a software sustainment engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll have an operational impact from day one. With a team of professionals, you’ll maintain applications and keep systems working. You and your team will use programming and scripting languages as you continuously enhance and maintain the applications, troubleshoot any issues that arise operationally, and upgrade the systems to meet security requirements.
Most importantly, you’ll advise our clients on the best ways to improve and modernize the existing systems. Work with us to help us secure crucial systems while watching them grow and modernize.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
6+ years of experience with software development, including building systems and applications within an Agile environment
3+ years of experience with legacy enterprise systems and working in a microservices or distributed application environment
Experience with workflows, web parts, site maintenance, APIs, and cloud platforms
Experience with basic programming languages, including Python, technologies, tools, or web development stacks and designing and debugging applications
Experience creating and testing modules and components for compliance with design specifications
Experience developing and testing interfaces between software products and products of other vendors
Knowledge of source control systems such as Git
Ability to lead design and code reviews and address findings within a collaborative, cross-functional team
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, and NodeJS
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of shell scripting and automation
Knowledge of DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
Knowledge of relational and hierarchal data structures or functional programming
Master’s degree in IT or Software Development
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.
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.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.
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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
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.
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