ACAS Administrator
The Opportunity:
Do you want to help solve the world’s most complex cyber problems? As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of the US government.
At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills to inform strategies and help mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re telling the story to play a part in informing our network leadership's most far-reaching cyber risk decisions.
As a cyber threat specialist on our team, you’ll be trusted to help customers solve problems using the latest software like Tenable Nessus (ACAS), Tenable SC, Linux Operating Systems, and EDR tools. Using cutting edge tools and techniques and working with the best teammates in the industry, you’ll learn from multiple stakeholders to evaluate risk and make meaningful recommendations. You’ll help monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary.
Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can grow your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to expand your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration.
Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience as an ACAS engineer and administrator on a production network
Knowledge of ACAS products, including Security Center, Nessus Scanner, and Passive Vulnerability Scanner (PVS)
Ability to install, configure, and deploy ACAS products on various networks, including Nessus Scanner, Agents, and PVS
Ability to design, configure, and deploy new ACAS scans and repositories using Security Center
Ability to conduct both network-based and standalone ACAS scans to scan standalone systems
Ability to install, configure, and update approved ACAS software on a DOD production network
Ability to configure and generate customized scan reports and provide scan data to cybersecurity personnel for action
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience with configuration of networks, routers, switches, and other network-based equipment
Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, 6, 7, or 8
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or MAC OS operating systems
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas
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
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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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.
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.
