Tech Jobs in Arlington, VA
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Arlington, VA sits just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., making it a natural extension of the nation’s capital tech ecosystem. With a 2023 median household income of $97,000 and a tech workforce that grew 12% last year, the county attracts talent looking for high‑paying, mission‑critical roles in defense, cybersecurity, and data analytics. The presence of federal agencies and a dense network of contractors gives Arlington a unique advantage: companies often offer competitive salaries and rapid career progression.
Major employers in the area include Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, and Leidos, all of which specialize in defense and intelligence software. Cybersecurity firms such as Palo Alto Networks and Darktrace have regional offices, while cloud leaders like Microsoft and VMware maintain large development teams. The startup scene is energized by the Arlington Tech Center and venture firms that back AI, fintech, and health‑tech companies. This blend of legacy defense contractors and agile startups creates a diverse job pool ranging from software engineering to product management and security architecture.
Arlington’s cost of living is high: the median home price hovers around $800,000, and a one‑bedroom apartment in Clarendon or Ballston can cost $2,700/month. For tech professionals, salary transparency is crucial to ensure that compensation keeps pace with local expenses. JobTransparency’s clear pay ranges help candidates benchmark offers against the $120,000–$180,000 median tech salary in the region, enabling smarter negotiations and better relocation decisions.
Network Administrator V - (MV) - 36011
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Federal - Database Administrator
Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) 2 for their Annapolis Junction, MD location. The role involves maintaining database integrity, security, and availability, administering policies, and ensuring system performance. The ideal candidate should have 10 years of DBA experience, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and certifications like Security + or A+. Bonus points for ERP experience, process documentation, and Oracle Database knowledge. US citizenship is required.
Federal - Cloud Network Engineer
Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Federal - Business Analyst
Company: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Federal - Business Process Designer (3885367)
Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Teach Young Learners
Company: EF Education First
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
EF Teach Online is offering a part-time, home-based job opportunity to teach English online to kids aged 5-14 in China. The role involves delivering 25-minute one-to-one lessons using prepared materials, with the potential to earn up to $20 per hour. Teachers can set their own schedules within the China time zone, with peak hours being Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 8:30am NYT (DST) and Friday & Saturday evening between 9:00pm to 10:30pm NYT (DST). Requirements include being a fully fluent English speaker, having a bachelor's degree, a 40-hour TEFL certification, and access to a headset, computer, and stable internet. Preferred qualities include experience in early childhood development, strong communication skills, and cultural awareness.
FPGA Hardware Engineer - 36265
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Alion is seeking experienced hardware engineers for a project involving FPGA-based systems. The role requires extensive FPGA and/or ASIC design and verification experience, with a preference for candidates with hardware reverse engineering or gate-level design debug expertise. The position involves direct functional evaluation of hardware, research, and development of new methods for evaluation, analysis, and verification of digital designs. Knowledge in areas like RF Aerospace electronics, Cybersecurity, Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Guidance and Navigation, and Communications Systems is beneficial but not mandatory. The candidate must possess a BS or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with EDA tools, PCB design, embedded systems, bench-top debug, and failure analysis is desirable. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a TOP SECRET security clearance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is necessary due to a new Federal Executive Order.
Federal-ICAM Engineer
Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an innovative and problem-solving ICAM engineer for a remote position. The role involves working in an agile team environment using AzureDevOps, learning new Microsoft patterns for integration of authentication and authorization services, and developing code and scripts to interact with Azure and Amazon Web Services directory services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, experience with .NET and/or C# and/or any Microsoft programming language, and scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Python or any front end/backend code. Bonus points for teamwork and unique technology solutions. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required.
Federal - Ruby on Rails Developer - 3647950
Company: Accenture
Location: Arlington, VA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Mid-level Ruby on Rails Developer for a remote position in Washington, DC. The developer will work on web application development using multiple open-source frameworks, a continuous integration environment, and automated continuous deployments to the public cloud. The role involves collaborating with product owners and colleagues, using JavaScript, React.JS, RESTful web services, and Ruby on Rails to design, build, and test software components. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in web application development and Ruby on Rails, with bonus points for experience in JavaScript, HTML, Java, and change management tools. US citizenship is required, and an active security clearance may be needed. Accenture Federal Services is committed to diversity and inclusion.