Information System Security Engineer

Information System Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in devices, implementing security systems, and identifying tools to help safeguard our nation? As an Information Systems Engineer, you can determine the right tools, security systems, and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the strongest solutions and security strategies. We need your expertise to lead the development and implementation of security capabilities that protect our military, critical infrastructure, and national interests.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for our customers using your knowledge of network and security devices, applications, and identification tools. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and emerging trends to research and develop modern security solutions. Leveraging your experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, F5, FireEye, FireEye EX, and FireEye NX, you’ll assess threats and implement infrastructure-level security controls.

In this role, you’ll directly influence critical mission operations by strengthening the systems and environments that support our country. With mentoring, hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and technologies, we grow together as a team to deliver the best solutions for our clients. Work with us as we secure and protect vital mission systems for the better.

What You’ll Work On: 

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience in an ISSE, ISSO, or IT role
• Experience with DoD architecture, strategic planning, concept of operations, performance attributes, system architecture and design, evolving methodologies, and statutory or regulatory requirements
• Experience with data broker technologies such as Cribl or Confluent, operating systems security events such as Windows or Linux, and networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, or HTTP/HTTPS
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk, Elastic, Logstash, or Kibana, and Vulnerability Management, including ACAS, Nessus, NexPose, and OpenVAS
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, host-based security, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and DevSecOps tools and practices such as CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps
• Experience with programming or scripting, including with PowerShell, Ansible, or Python, and automation frameworks such as Terraform, Puppet, or Chef
• Knowledge of how systems engineers and administrators perform system hardening using STIGs
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or DoD Cyber Workforce Framework Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with ICAM principles and technologies such as multi-factor authentication and privileged access management
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks such as NIST 800-207
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Vulnerability Assessment Professional (GVAP) Certification

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.