Systems Engineer - Cloud Software Systems

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Systems Engineer in Chantilly who designs cloud-based software systems for a client in support of national security missions. The role combines technical expertise with big-picture thinking: evaluating and modernizing data processing in the cloud, turning customer requirements into technical specifications, and supporting mission data transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Design cloud-based software systems for the client and evaluate and modernize data processing in the cloud
• Develop skills in software system support and mission data transformation
• Merge system processes and documentation with risk management to build efficient, dependable software products
• Turn requirements into accomplishments and help deliver documentation on time through the contract data requirements list approval process

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in systems design, engineering, integration and software development life cycle
• Bachelor's degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam; applicants are subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information
• Ability to write detailed, government-accepted documentation and maintain requirements traceability
• Ability to identify and track technical debt, risks and opportunities, and to work in an Agile team

Required skills

• 4+ years of experience with Agile methodology, Scrum, requirements definition, contract data requirements list creation, editing and delivery, system documentation and customer support
• Nice to have: cloud software development, requirements traceability, risk management, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Visio)

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $62,000 to $141,000 depending on experience, education, skills and contract requirements
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development and tuition assistance
• Recognition awards program