Data Security Engineer

Booz Allen; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Data Security Engineer to design, deploy, and support enterprise security solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients. You will architect and configure data protection across hybrid cloud environments, aligning with Zero Trust best practices and IC data header guidelines.

You will collaborate with agency personnel and internal teams to deliver secure, scalable architectures. The role requires evaluating new security technologies, documenting architectures, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing, deploying, configuring and supporting data security solutions.
• Experience implementing DLP technologies (Forcepoint, Trellix, Symantec, Purview).
• Experience tuning data protection policies and controls.
• Experience integrating security solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Able to document and diagram technical architectures.
• Security understanding across cyber, networking, OS, identity, cloud and infra.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new security technologies.
• Secret clearance and HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and configure data security solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients.
• Create architectures meeting client requirements with Zero Trust and IC header guidelines.
• Interface with agency personnel and internal delivery and engineering teams.
• Assist in building custom policy for data control across hybrid cloud environments.

Skills

Designing enterprise data security

Deploying data security solutions

Tuning data protection policies

Troubleshooting security controls

Architecting security architectures

Documentation of architectures

Evaluating new security technologies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity or engineering

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forcepoint DLP

Trellix DLP

Symantec DLP

Microsoft Purview

Kubernetes

Varonis (DSPM)

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Architect, deploy, and configure data security solutions across various clients for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients. Create new architectures to meet client requirements adhering to Zero Trust best practices and IC data header guidelines. Interface with key stakeholders, including agency personnel and internal delivery and engineering teams. Assist in building custom policy to ensure positive control of data across hybrid cloud environments.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, configuring, and supporting enterprise data security solutions
• Experience implementing and administering Data Loss Prevention ( DLP ) technologiessuch as Forcepoint, Trellix, Symantec, or Microsoft Purview
• Experience tuning and troubleshooting data protection policies and controls
• Experience integrating security solutions within complex enterprise environments
• Experience documenting and diagramming technical architectures
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and developing scalable engineering solutions
• Knowledge of engineering across cybersecurity, networking, operating systems, identity, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure
• Ability to evaluate, learn, and implement new security technologies and capabilities
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Data Security Posture Management ( DSPM ) solutions such as Varonis, BigID, or similar technologies
• Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments
• Experience managing and maintaining containerization technologies such as Kubernetes
• Knowledge of federal information security policies , standards, directives, frameworks, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of Trusted Data Format ( TDF ) and Attribute-Based Access Control ( ABAC )
• Knowledge of Virtru Data Security Platform ( DSP ) and Keycloak
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field

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.

Data Security Engineer

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.