System Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to safeguard our nation? As a systems security engineer, you can identify what is needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to oversee the development and implementation of security solutions that will help protect client system infrastructure.

On our team, you’ll supervise a team as they troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of system security engineering best practices and knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Using your expertise in system security engineering, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.  

In this role, you’ll directly impact a variety of client mission areas by supporting a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) client organization with the development and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Information Security (IS) program and assisting with the development of information security policy. You’ll apply your vast knowledge to enterprise-wide problems across a myriad of mission areas. The role involves daily senior level engagement with various mission leads and systems owners regarding system security architecture through various technical working groups.

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 our nation 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. 
• Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  
• Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, and 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:   

• 8+ years of experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM
• Experience with requirements gathering and analysis, and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
• Knowledge of system or security architecture
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an Enterprise-level organization
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with systems engineering
• Knowledge of the RMF process and NIST 800-53 security controls
• Knowledge of a national agency’s corporate systems and their implementation of security controls
• Ability to select 800-53 security controls and apply them to a system
• Ability to assess residual risk based on threat and security control implementation
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree

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 with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.