Software Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: R0243267 Software Engineer
The Opportunity:
As an AI sof tware engineer, you know that good sof tware is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. Today, you need to develop user-focused solutions that increase organizational efficiency and enable better decision-making. Booz Allen is the leading provider of AI services to the nation and we're looking for a sof tware engineer like you to create artifi cia l intelligence and machine learning solutions that help solve industry's toughest problems.
Here, you'll lead a team as they create and implement complete end-to-end solutions that modernize client systems. You'll ensure that your team's solutions consider the broader ecosystem and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. You will architect the patterns, templates, and automation that empower teams across the enterprise to start projects quickly while meeting the highest standards for security, compliance, and delivery excellence without sacrificing develop er velocity.
What You'll Do:
* Design and implement a repeatable, automated process to create new Git Hub organizations pre-configured for secure sof tware delivery.
* Configure default repository, branch, and team settings aligned with SLSA Level 3, NIST Secure Sof tware Develop ment Framework ( SSDF ) , and other applicable security standards.
* Establish governance controls, access management patterns, and audit logging capabilities to ensure compliance at scale.
* Create and maintain reusable Git Hub Actions workflows and pipeline components for common sof tware delivery scenarios.
* Integrate code scanning, dependency scanning, artifact signing, provenance generation, and release workflows into the default templates.
* Ensure CI / CD workflows produce cryptographically verifiable build artifacts compliant with SLSA provenance requirements.
* Implement organization-wide enforcement of branch protection rules, mandatory reviews, security scanning, and secrets detection.
* Integrate Git Hub Advanced Security features into templates to enforce code scanning, Dependabot alerts, and secret scanning by default.
* Automate compliance evidence collection for internal audits and external frameworks such as SOC 2, FedRAMP, or CMMC.
* Develop tooling such as Terraform, Git Hub CLI, REST, or GraphQL APIs to provision and configure Git Hub orgs at scale.
* Integrate Git Hub org provisioning into enterprise onboarding workflows.
* Establish guardrails that allow autonomy for product teams while maintaining enterprise security baselines.
* Stay ahead of evolving sof tware supply chain security requirements.
* Recommend and implement improvements for develop er experience , security posture, and operational efficiency.
* Mentor engineering teams on secure sof tware develop ment and delivery practices. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have :
* 7+ years of experience with sof tware engineering, Dev Sec Ops , or platform engineering
* Experience with Git Hub Enterprise administration at scale
* Experience with Git Hub Actions, reusable workflows, and pipeline security controls
* Experience with scripting and programming, such as Python or Go, for automation and tooling
* Experience with IaC tools, such as Terraform and Pulumi, and API-driven configuration management
* Experience with SBOM standards, such as SPDX and CycloneDX, and artifact signing, such as Sigstore and Cosign
* Knowledge of secure sof tware supply chain principles, SLSA, SSDF, and NIST 800-218
* Secret clearance
* HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have :
* Experience in a large, regulated environment, such as DoD, FedRAMP, CMMC, SOX, or HIPAA
* Experience with multi-org governance, cross-repo code reuse, and enterprise-scale Git Hub migration and modernization
* Experience with container security, policy
-as-code, such as OPA or Kyverno, and compliance automation tooling
* Knowledge of OpenSSF best practices and secure sof tware maturity models
* Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with engineering and leadership stakeholders 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…
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