Information Systems Security Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in defending our country's infrastructure? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.
As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape cybersecurity best practices by leading risk management tasks. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset into areas like defensive cybersecurity. Grow your skills by merging knowledge of offensive cybersecurity to create a solid understanding of building better system defensives. Join our team and create the future of innovation for positioning our customer's posture in cyber intelligence.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience leading and implementing the Assessment and Authorization process under Risk Management Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems
- 3+ years of experience reviewing assessment reports and assisting projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones
- 3+ years of experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
- 3+ years of experience working with cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience with cybersecurity tools, including Fortify Static Code Analyzer, STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Xacta, eMASS, CSAM, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), or Host-Based Security System
- Knowledge of NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls, FISMA, and FEDRAMP
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience identifying information protection needs for an IS and network environment
- Experience conducting penetration testing
- Experience working with Containers or Virtual Machines
- Knowledge of Xacta
- Ability to manage security applications within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to develop scripts, including Python or similar languages, to test systems or automate security processes
- Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity
- AWS or Cloud Service Provider Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
- IAT or IAM Level II DoD 8570 Certification, including Security+ 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
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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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.
