Information Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a systems security and network security engineer to support critical U.S. government missions. The role involves developing and implementing security solutions, assessing vulnerabilities, and leading cybersecurity initiatives. Candidates must have significant experience in network security and hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

health benefits

financial and retirement benefits

paid leave

professional development

tuition assistance

work-life programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Security Control Frameworks.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Knowledge of network accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure and security controls.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze complex challenges for cybersecurity improvement.

Skills

network security

cybersecurity

network scanning

cloud security architecture

big data analytics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Nessus

NMAP

Job description

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YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

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Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in network security, network scanning, and cloud security architecture to support our country's most important dynamic missions? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the key security needs of a network, 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 enable a cutting-edge U.S. government client that is at the forefront of cyber operations.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network scanning tools, cybersecurity best practices, security control frameworks, and cybersecurity in containerized environments. You’ll use your curiosity for te chn ology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in containerization, cybersecurity principles, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and other cloud methodologies, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact a government client with a high operational tempo by supporting network security and cybersecurity hygiene and enabling our national security through your expertise. 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 our country's most important networks.

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 cybersecurity 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:

5+ years of experience with network Security Control Frameworks to support accreditation and cybersecurity standards

5+ years of experience using and applying the National Institute for Standards and Te chn ology ( NIST )

Knowledge of technology security controls and the network accreditation process

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

Experience with cloud networking providers, including Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Oracle, Micro sof t, or Google

Experience with scanning tools, including Nessus, Rapid7, or Nipper

Experience monitoring and assessing risk on Plans of Action and Milestones ( POA & M ) items

Experience analyzing scans, including NMAP, Vulnerability, and scan results

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 with polygraph 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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 network security, network scanning, and cloud security architecture to support our country's most important dynamic missions? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the key security needs of a network, 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 enable a cutting-edge U.S. government client that is at the forefront of cyber operations.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network scanning tools, cybersecurity best practices, security control frameworks, and cybersecurity in containerized environments. You’ll use your curiosity for te chn ology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in containerization, cybersecurity principles, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and other cloud methodologies, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact a government client with a high operational tempo by supporting network security and cybersecurity hygiene and enabling our national security through your expertise. 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 our country's most important networks.

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 cybersecurity 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:

• 5+ years of experience with network Security Control Frameworks to support accreditation and cybersecurity standards

• 5+ years of experience using and applying the National Institute for Standards and Te chn ology ( NIST )

• Knowledge of technology security controls and the network accreditation process

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with cloud networking providers, including Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Oracle, Micro sof t, or Google

• Experience with scanning tools, including Nessus, Rapid7, or Nipper

• Experience monitoring and assessing risk on Plans of Action and Milestones ( POA & M ) items

• Experience analyzing scans, including NMAP, Vulnerability, and scan results

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 with polygraph 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.