Cloud Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a cybersecurity architect to define and implement cloud security architectures and administration processes across multiple networks. You will collaborate with cloud delivery teams in an Agile setting to ensure design, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions, and automate processes to enable CATO.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in cloud security with AWS/Azure, experience in DevSecOps CI/CD, IaC, and the ability to obtain DoD directives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years securing computer systems and writing security plans for secure IT architecture
• 2+ years working with AWS, Azure or IaaS cloud technologies
• Experience automating tasks in cloud environments with scripting tools (Bash, Powershell, Python) and cloud CLIs
• Experience with Cloud Native tools to automate cATO objectives
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in DevSecOps environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git
• Familiarity with RMF tech/staff regulations and A&A processes
• Top Secret clearance or higher, eligible for TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration for cloud environments
• Collaborate across cloud infrastructure delivery team using Agile processes
• Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO)
• Evaluate cloud enhancements against RMF controls and STIG requirements
• Mentor and supervise team members as needed

Skills

Cloud security

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Automation

RMF/ STIG knowledge

A&A processes

Leadership/Mentoring

Education

HS diploma or GED with 6+ years cloud security

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

AWS CLI

Azure CLI

Job description

The Opportunity:

Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions across multiple domains. Automates cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO). Evaluate enhancements to Cloud environments against Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members, as needed.

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You Have:

• 2+ years of experience securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software

• 2+ years of experience working with Cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service

• Experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, Powershell, Python, AWS, and Azure Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Experience with Cloud Native tools to support automation of continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) objectives

• Experience supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI/CD pipeline

• Experience with code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Experience with terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system A&A for the RMF

• Top Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED with 6+ years of experience with Cloud Security or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with Cloud Security

• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework

• Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence

• Experience with Linux or Windows system administration

• Experience with the Army, DoD, or Intelligence Community (IC) Cybersecurity or Information Systems

• Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles

• Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-Series, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503

• Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems

• Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a project team

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

• 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.