Lead App Security Engineer — Zero Trust Expert

Booz Allen; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Application Security Engineer to design and secure enterprise networks for national security missions. You’ll apply Zero Trust, next‑gen firewalls, and application delivery tools to build resilient systems and reduce risk.

Your expertise will guide modernization across complex environments. As a leader, you’ll drive cross‑functional collaboration, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, compliant architectures aligned with DoD and federal standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years implementing Zero Trust security services and controls.
• 5+ years with next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Versa, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper).
• 5+ years with application delivery products (F5, Nginx, A10, NetScaler).
• Experience with host-based micro-segmentation (ColorTokens or Illumio).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across technologies.
• Experience with DoD enterprise networks and DMZ/app security.
• Secret clearance and HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and improve security, reliability, and availability.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize operations for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Zero Trust security

Next-gen firewalls

Application delivery

Host-based micro-segmentation

Cross-functional leadership

DoD networks

Security clearance

HS diploma

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls

Panorama

F5 BIG-IP ASM

AWAF

ColorTokens

Illumio

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Lead Application Security Engineer to design and secure enterprise networks for national security missions. You’ll apply Zero Trust, next‑gen firewalls, and application delivery tools to build resilient systems and reduce risk.

Your expertise will guide modernization across complex environments. As a leader, you’ll drive cross‑functional collaboration, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, compliant architectures aligned with DoD and federal standards.