Chief Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Serve as the primary technical authority for 20+ interconnected cyber engineering projects .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $142,900 - $266,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on delivering enterprise security solutions in regulated environments. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with federal standards and contract structures.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringEnterprise Security SolutionsTechnical LeadershipFederal Contract StructuresActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network Security ArchitectureSIEM/SOAREDR/XDRCloud SecurityVirtualization SecurityDetection EngineeringSecurity Architecture FrameworksNetwork Security DesignAI/ML Applications in Cyber OperationsVulnerability Assessments

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Agile ITSM FrameworksCyber ToolsEnterprise SOC ArchitectureCloud PlatformsVirtualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8570 CSSP-IS CertificationDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III CertificationAWS Security SpecialtyAzure Security Engineer

Industry Keywords

CMMCICD 503STIGsIA Policy FrameworksZero Trust

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSITSMTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical authority for 20+ interconnected cyber engineering projects
Define the technical roadmap, engineering standards, and system architecture across isolated and interconnected network fabrics
Drive design, procurement, testing, implementation, deployment, and sustainment of next-generation cyber tools
Manage engineering teams organized around Zero Trust pillars
Oversee operationalization of cyber tools using Agile ITSM frameworks
Align workflows with service improvement, incident, change, and release management
Partner with acquisition teams to evaluate, select, and procure hardware and software
Lead staging, testing, validation, vulnerability assessments, and interoperability testing
Establish maintenance, patching, upgrading, and optimization practices
Align technical scope with contract structures and deliverables
Ensure work products meet quality standards and traceability requirements
Lead or contribute to technical baseline reviews, CDRLs, and architecture working groups
Ensure technical solutions meet ATO requirements from design through delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers and architects
Represent the program in executive briefings, customer engagements, and competitive positioning activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture
5+ years of experience serving as a Chief Engineer, Principal Architect, or senior technical leader on a large-scale enterprise program
Experience delivering enterprise security solutions in highly regulated federal environments, including DoW, IC, or civilian agency
Experience across at least three domains: network security architecture, SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, cloud security (such as AWS or Azure GovCloud), virtualization security (such as VMware), or ZTNA
Knowledge of federal contract structures including T&M, FFP, or CPFF and their technical implications
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP-IS certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND within 30 days of start date
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification such as SecX, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP within 45 days of start date
Experience with enterprise SOC architecture, SIEM content engineering, and detection engineering programs
Experience in program capture support, technical volumes, oral preparation, or architecture demos
Experience with security architecture frameworks such as SABSA or TOGAF
Knowledge of network security design, including segmentation, NAC, secure DNS, and perimeter-to-interior trust model evolution
Knowledge of CMMC, ICD 503, STIGs, and applicable IA policy frameworks
Knowledge of AI/ML applications in cyber operations
Cloud security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
Full-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs