Information Systems Security Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design and implement security across the systems development lifecycle, translating RMF/NIST/DoD STIG requirements into automated, operational code and leading an enterprise security program.

You will architect and deploy automation for hybrid and cloud environments, integrating AWS security services and creating evidence-ready dashboards and RESTful APIs for enterprise-wide visibility.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity.
• 7+ years in security automation, cloud engineering, and architecture.
• 5+ years as a lead technical authority designing and implementing enterprise security solutions.
• 5+ years translating RMF, NIST, and DoD STIG requirements into automated, operational code.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or Engineering.
• AWS or CISSP certifications listed as desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security across the systems development lifecycle.
• Transform security policies into code and automate compliance (GRC).
• Lead technical authority in enterprise security solutions beyond assessment.
• Architect and deploy automated security for hybrid and cloud environments.
• Integrate AWS native security services and build compliance dashboards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity

Security automation

Cloud engineering

Architecture

RMF/NIST translation

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

GRC tooling

Job description

Job Number: R0247187

Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you design and implement security across the systems development lifecycle, integrating process-driven compliance such as RMF into agile engineering practices to deliver iterative, sprint-aligned security solutions. You serve as the lead technical resource for transforming security policies into code and operationalizing an automated GRC framework. You participate in solution analysis and architectural reviews, then translate complex designs and automated control implementations into clear, actionable concepts for stakeholders such as ISSMs and ISSOs.

You architect and deploy a layered automation framework for hybrid and cloud environments: secure Infrastructure-as-Code templates that embed controls at creation, configuration management to detect and remediate drift, Policy-as-Code for continuous compliance validation, and an orchestration layer for event-driven, self-healing responses. You build and manage a Compliance-as-Code repository, integrate AWS-native security services such as Audit Manager, Security Hub, Config, CloudTrail, or CloudWatch, for automated evidence collection and audit readiness, and support real-time compliance scoring dashboards and RESTful APIs that publish standardized metrics enterprise-wide.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 12+ years of experience with systems engineering and cybersecurity
• 7+ years of experience with security automation, cloud engineering, and architecture
• 5+ years of experience as a lead technical authority designing and implementing enterprise security solutions beyond assessment
• 5+ years of experience translating RMF, NIST, and DoD STIG requirements and architectural diagrams into functional, automated, and operational code
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering field
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or ISC CISSP certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Policy-as-Code such as OPA or Rego, and authoring AWS Config Rules to codify NIST SP 80053 or DoD STIG controls for continuous validation
• Experience building secure IaC templates and pipelines such as AWS CloudFormation, or Terraform, with automated drift detection and remediation via AWS Systems Manager
• Experience implementing event-driven orchestration such as AWS Step Functions, Amazon EventBridge, to trigger self-healing responses for compliance violations
• Experience developing a version-controlled Compliance-as-Code repository integrated into CI/CD or GitOps workflows, such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, for continuous evidence generation
• Experience building real-time compliance dashboards such as Power BI, and RESTful APIs that expose standardized security metrics to enterprise systems
• Experience integrating AWS Audit Manager, Security Hub, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch for automated evidence collection, centralized findings, and audit readiness

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.

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.