Information System Security Engineer

Key Role:

Design, implement, and manage policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in an ISSE, ISSO, or IT role

• Experience with HBSS or Trellix, Active Directory, and Group Policy

• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

• Experience with vulnerability management, including ACAS, Nessus, NexPose, or OpenVAS

• Experience administering, maintaining, and implementing upgrades and ensuring the readiness of several classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies such as Enterprise Linux, Cisco Systems, Juniper, including Switch, Router, or NGFW, Red Hat, Palo Alto, Windows Server, or Windows Workstation

• Knowledge of how system engineers or administrators perform system hardening utilizing STIGs

• Knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established DoD security policies and standards to mitigate RMF security risks

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology field

• DoD 8140 Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with ICAM principles and technologies such as multi-factor authentication and privileged access management

• Experience with DoD architecture, strategic planning, concept of operations, performance attributes, system architecture and design, evolving methodologies, and statutory or regulatory requirement

• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk, Elastic, Logstash, or Kibana

• 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 cybersecurity tools and technologies such as IDS or 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

• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks such as NIST 800-207

• Master's degree in a Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field

• 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

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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 $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

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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.