The Opportunity:
Support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for Booz Allen's Impact Level 5 (IL5) environment by administering advanced security tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon EDR/AV, Tenable Cloud Security Enterprise, and BigID. Deploy and manage endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities to identify and mitigate threats in real time, conduct vulnerability assessments across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, and implement data loss prevention (DLP) strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards, and continuous maturity of the organization's security posture. Drive execution of zero-trust principles and proactive threat mitigation strategies in a high-sensitivity government environment. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
You Have:
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or security engineering
Experience administering cybersecurity tools such as EDR, vulnerability management, and DLP platforms, including CrowdStrike Falcon, Tenable, or BigID
Experience performing threat detection, incident analysis, and response activities in enterprise environments
Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation workflows, and risk assessments
Ability to collaborate with IT, risk, and operations teams to maintain secure and compliant environments
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience deploying and managing security tools in high-classification or IL5 environments
Experience with DoD compliance frameworks such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Experience integrating security tools with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
Knowledge of scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar for security workflows
Knowledge of cloud security architectures, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and hybrid environment security controls
Security+, CISSP, GIAC, or CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) Certification
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 learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.