Data Security Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Booz Allen is hiring a Senior Data Security Engineer to architect, deploy, and configure data security solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients. You will design architectures aligned with Zero Trust and IC data header guidelines, interfacing with agency personnel and internal teams to implement scalable protections.

Requirements include 3+ years in enterprise data security, DLP expertise (Forcepoint, Trellix, Symantec, or Purview), and a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing, deploying, configuring, and supporting enterprise data security solutions.
• Experience implementing and administering DLP technologies (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.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and configure data security solutions across DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients.
• Create new architectures to meet client requirements with Zero Trust principles and IC data header guidelines.
• Interface with agency personnel and internal delivery and engineering teams to develop scalable security solutions.

Skills

Data security design

DLP technologies

Policy tuning

Security integration

Architecture documentation

Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity knowledge

Top Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Varonis

BigID

Virtru DSP

Keycloak

Forcepoint DLP

Microsoft Purview

Trellix

Symantec

Job description

Data Security Engineer, Senior### Data Security Engineer, SeniorApply: Colorado Springs, CO: Huntsville, AL: Fort Belvoir, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0252871Data Security Engineer, Senior**The Opportunity:**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) technologies, such as Forcepoint, Trellix, Symantec, or Microsoft Purview* Experience in assisting with 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* Top 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* TS/SCI 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; Top 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.