Systems and Network Security Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and risk-based decision-making to support national security missions? As a Systems Security and Network Security Engineer, you can identify the tools, technologies, and security controls needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will strengthen system security posture and enable mission-critical operations across DoW and Intelligence Community environments. 

On our team, you will troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of vulnerability management, tools, RMF processes, and security control implementation. You will use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, and enterprise security tools, you will assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be expected to work across multiple efforts, maintain visibility into ongoing activities, and contribute to consistent progress across security initiatives.  

In this role, you’ll closely impact critical national security environments by supporting system authorization, reducing cybersecurity risk, and ensuring compliance with DoW security standards. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect mission-critical defense and intelligence 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 cyber security 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 supporting cybersecurity for IT systems, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), and vulnerability management activities

• Experience developing or contributing to RMF artifacts and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, including ACAS and Nessus, remediation tracking, performing risk analysis, developing mitigation strategies, and POA&M lifecycle management

• Experience operating independently with ownership of assigned systems or program areas

• Knowledge of RMF lifecycle, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, and STIG implementation

• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly in written formats, including control narratives, and risk justifications

• Ability to work directly with engineering teams and navigate technical discussions and pushback

• Ability to meet DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce requirements for assigned roles

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, or 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or engineering for complex programs and systems in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience supporting an ATO or reauthorization effort end-to-end

• Experience briefing leadership on risk posture, vulnerabilities, or compliance status

• Experience building Splunk dashboards or generating security-relevant reporting metrics

• Experience with Agile or sprint-based environments

• Experience coordinating remediation efforts across multiple stakeholders

• Experience developing or maintaining governance artifacts, such as SSP, ISPP, and policy updates

• Experience with ISSO or ISSM support

• Experience working in classified environments

• Ability to improve documentation clarity or compliance workflows

• Cybersecurity, CISSP, or CASP+ 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 $77,600.00 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

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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.