✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Software Engineer, Mid

at Booz Allen Hamilton Holding

📍 Herndon, VA Hybrid 💰 $69K – $158K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $69K – $158K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education HS diploma or GED
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing secure, scalable software solutions for defense and government clients, focusing on backend systems, API development, and system security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end software solutions
  • Implement API and backend frameworks
  • Ensure system security and compliance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain and troubleshoot systems

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Linux, MongoDB, and security tools like Security+ and CISSP, with a focus on secure software engineering for classified projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of experience in object-oriented programming, Java, and backend development frameworks like Spring Boot. They should hold or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and have experience with security certifications such as Security+ or CISSP.

Must-Have Skills

2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languagesincluding Java or JEEExperience with backend frameworkssuch as Spring Framework or Spring BootExperience with API developmentincluding REST architectural styleExperience with Linux OS and command line interfaceTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GEDAbility to obtain a DoD 8570 Compliant Certificationincluding Security+ or CISSP

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with network securityincluding access and authorization for PKI and chain trustingExperience with writing unit tests and E2E testingExperience with Non-Relational Databasesincluding MongoDBKnowledge of JiraConfluenceGitand GitLabKnowledge of Apache NiFi and KafkaAbility to investigate root causes and provide corrective actions

Tools & Platforms

JiraConfluenceGitGitLabApache NiFiKafka

Required Skills

JavaJava EEJEESpring FrameworkSpring BootRESTLinux OSCommand line interfaceObject-oriented programmingSecurity+CISSPMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabApache NiFiKafka

Hard Skills

JavaJava EEJEESpring FrameworkSpring BootRESTLinux OSCommand line interfaceObject-oriented programmingSecurity+CISSPMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabApache NiFiKafka

Soft Skills

problem-solvinglearningteamworkcommunicationadaptability

Certifications

Required

Security+CISSP

Industry & Role

Industry Defense, Government/Public Sector
Job Function Software development and system security for defense applications

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI clearance

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerJavaJava EEJEESpring FrameworkSpring BootRESTLinux OSCommand line interfaceObject-oriented programmingSecurity+CISSPMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabApache NiFiKafkaREST APILinuxTS/SCI clearanceAgile

Deal Breakers

Lack of TS/SCI clearance, No experience with Java or Spring Framework, No security certifications (Security+ or CISSP), Less than 2 years of relevant experience

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