Information Systems Security Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to help the DoD understand and mitigate cyber risks. You will lead the discovery of risks, translate security concepts for teams, and develop plans of action with task breakdowns across threat landscapes.

You will work with technologies like SIEM, vulnerability assessments, and network security, while supporting test plans and system requirements in Windows, Linux, VMware, and container environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM and OS security events (Windows/Linux).
• Experience with IA security policy, ATOs/ATCs, and cybersecurity tools (IDS/IPS/Firewalls/IAM).
• Experience with vulnerability assessments using Nessus.
• Experience developing test plans and technical system requirements.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, VMware, and containerization.
• Knowledge of SCAP and STIG hardening.
• TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Advise for the DoD and lead discovery of cyber risks.
• Understand policies and develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee analysis of operational data to review threat landscape.
• Translate security concepts for teams to enable secure decision-making.
• Guide plan of action with task breakdown and risk remediation.

Skills

SIEM

Windows security

Linux security

Networking protocols TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP/

IA security policy

IDS/IPS/Firewalls

Vulnerability assessments

Nessus

Test plans

Windows administration

Linux administration

VMware

Containerization

SCAP/STIG

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nessus Vulnerability Scanner

VMware

Containerization

Splunk

Job description

Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity: Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the Department of Defense (DoD). In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is an information security risk specialist like you who can break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an Information Systems Security Engineer on our team, you’ll advise for the DoD, leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing and implementing a mitigation plan. Your team will oversee the analysis of technical and personnel details from operations and engineers as your team reviews the entire threat landscape. Your team will then guide you through a plan of action with task breakdown. Your lead will rely on you to translate security concepts to your team members so they can make the best decisions to secure their simulation training network. This is your opportunity to grow your career in information security while sharing your skills in network defense, incident management, and threat analysis with both your clients and your team. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with SIEM Experience monitoring operating systems security events such as Windows or Linux and networking protocols such as TCP, IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, or HTTPS
• Experience with IA security policy, including ATOs and ATCs, and cybersecurity tools and technologies such as IDS, IPS, firewalls, host-based security, or Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Experience with manual and automated vulnerability assessments for vulnerability management tools such as Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
• Experience developing test plans and procedures to address the level of effort for the IT system being accredited and developing technical system requirements
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of IT resources, including Windows, Linux, VMware, and containerization products
• Knowledge of SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Splunk
• 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

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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.

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Work Model

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