Application Security Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Lead Application Security Engineer to design and secure critical networks for national security missions. You’ll implement Zero Trust, integrate enterprise security, and align routing and switching with modern infrastructure.

You will lead cross-functional teams, assess DoD network environments, and optimize security, reliability and availability of mission-critical systems while navigating DoD standards and evolving threat landscapes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years implementing Zero Trust security services and controls.
• 5+ years with next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Versa, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper).
• 5+ years with application delivery products (F5, Nginx, A10, NetScaler).
• Experience with host-based micro-segmentation solutions such as ColorTokens or Illumio.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across technologies and environments.
• Experience with DoD enterprise networks (DMZ and application security).
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure and network security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze infrastructures and improve security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical systems.
• Apply knowledge of network protocols and emerging technology to optimize client operations.
• Support national security-related missions.

Skills

Zero Trust

Next-Gen firewalls

Application delivery

Micro-segmentation

Cross-functional leadership

DoD networks knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Palo Alto

Versa

Cisco

Fortinet

Juniper

F5

Nginx

A10

NetScaler

ColorTokens

Illumio

Job description

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable financial institutions to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network financial institutions need.

Job Number: R0253039

Application Security Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable financial institutions to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network financial institutions need.

As a Lead Application Security Engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience with implementing and integrating information systems, including routing and switching technologies. You’ll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security-related missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience implementing Zero Trust compliant application and network security services and controls
• 5+ years of experience with next-generation firewalls, such as such as Palo Alto, Versa, Cisco, Fortinet, or Juniper
• 5+ years of experience with application delivery products, such as F5, Nginx, A10, or NetScaler
• Experience with host-based micro-segmentation solutions such as ColorTokens or Illumio
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments
• Experience with DoD enterprise networks, such as defense infrastructure, including DMZ and application security
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and Panorama
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF)
• Experience securing enterprise web applications to be compliant with OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
• Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform and deploying IaC with VS Code
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud and AWS Cloud environments
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including DoD STIG, NIST 800-53, FIPS, and DoD IL5 and 6

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.