System Architect

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a System Architect in Chantilly to help build systems that modernize government business processes. The role works in a fast-paced, Agile environment, solving problems with complete end-to-end solutions within data platforms that automate customer processes and affect the client's mission.

Key responsibilities

• Use the Agile lifecycle to work with the development team on building and configuring software applications and solutions that implement stakeholder requirements.
• Analyze needs and the environment so the solution fits the architecture and operating environment, and accounts for future functionality and enhancements.
• Learn new tools and techniques and identify system improvements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in architecture development, including software integration, API platforms, business rules, client scripts, custom apps or development methods.
• Experience with CMDB administration.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders, IT teams and end users to understand business needs and technical constraints.
• Experience selecting technologies, platforms, programming languages and cloud services based on business and technical requirements.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
• Bachelor's degree.

Required skills

• Knowledge of SOAP and REST web services.
• Nice to have: OO programming, SQL and NoSQL databases; UML, ERD and flow diagrams; open-source solutions via script includes or JS/CSS includes; DevOps pipelines; Agile Scrum; proposal writing; SAML, Active Directory or LDAP integrations.

What we offer

• Projected annual salary range of $112,800 to $257,000 depending on location, qualifications and contract terms.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care (full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week regularly).
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance.