Information Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer to lead RMF implementations and guide security solutions. The role focuses on connecting classified USAF environments to cloud, assessing threats, and implementing controls across large enterprises.

The candidate brings extensive RMF and ISSO/ISSM leadership experience, with knowledge of SIEM tools and DoD certifications. A TS/SCI clearance and DoD readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years implementing RMF
• 3+ years leading as ISSO/ISSM
• Experience writing RMF artifacts for ATO packages
• Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scans
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security controls and RMF artifacts
• Lead security assessments and risk management activities
• Collaborate with teams to connect classified systems to cloud environments
• Mentor junior staff and support ongoing security improvements

Skills

RMF expertise (NIST)

ISSO/ISSM leadership

Vulnerability assessment

Threat detection & analytics

Cloud technologies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Information Systems

DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Tools

SIEM (Splunk/Elastic)

eMASS

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cyber tools to safeguard our nation? As a systems security & network security engineer, you can identify the tool, security system, or device needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will influence the direction of Cybersecurity in the USAF to protect infrastructure.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and cyber devices. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in cybersecurity operations and RMF, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact USAF clients by helping connect disparate classified systems to the cloud. With mentoring, challenging hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect the USAF for the better.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas; leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience implementing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 3+ years of experience providing leadership as an ISSO or ISSM
• Experience writing or reviewing RMF artifacts for ATO accreditation packages
• Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results, and implementing appropriate mitigations
• Experience supporting network servers, devices, or protocols
• Experience interfacing with internal and external SMEs such as PMs, SCAs, and AOs
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using SIEM tools such as Splunk or Elastic
• Experience supporting JSIG in classified environments
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience in Special Access IT
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• DoD 8140 Security Architect Advanced 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

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.

Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cyber tools to safeguard our nation? As a systems security & network security engineer, you can identify the tool, security system, or device needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will influence the direction of Cybersecurity in the USAF to protect infrastructure.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and cyber devices. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in cybersecurity operations and RMF, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact USAF clients by helping connect disparate classified systems to the cloud. With mentoring, challenging hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect the USAF for the better.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas; leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience implementing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 3+ years of experience providing leadership as an ISSO or ISSM
• Experience writing or reviewing RMF artifacts for ATO accreditation packages
• Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results, and implementing appropriate mitigations
• Experience supporting network servers, devices, or protocols
• Experience interfacing with internal and external SMEs such as PMs, SCAs, and AOs
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using SIEM tools such as Splunk or Elastic
• Experience supporting JSIG in classified environments
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience in Special Access IT
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• DoD 8140 Security Architect Advanced 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

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.