Lead Baseline Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Baseline Security Engineer, Lead to support SEC client cyber operations, building security baselines from vendor documentation and aligning them with NIST/FISMA requirements. The role emphasizes threat-informed defense, risk assessment across platforms, and collaboration with stakeholders to close security gaps against adversaries.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT operations security, familiarity with CIS/STIG benchmarks, NVD/CVE knowledge, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting IT operations.
• Experience creating security baselines using CIS and STIG benchmarks.
• Experience with NIST 800-series guidance (800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-60, 800-63, 800-115, 800-137).
• Experience reviewing, developing, or customizing security baselines.
• Knowledge of NVD and CVE.
• Ability to translate baseline requirements into high-level FISMA/NIST requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
• HS diploma or GED.

Skills

IT operations experience

Security baseline creation

NIST 800-series guidance

Baseline customization

NVD/CVE knowledge

Translate to high-level standards

Public Trust eligibility

HS diploma or GED

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (Nice to have)

Tools

CIS benchmarks

STIG benchmarks

NIST 800-series controls

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Baseline Security Engineer, Lead to support SEC client cyber operations, building security baselines from vendor documentation and aligning them with NIST/FISMA requirements. The role emphasizes threat-informed defense, risk assessment across platforms, and collaboration with stakeholders to close security gaps against adversaries.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT operations security, familiarity with CIS/STIG benchmarks, NVD/CVE knowledge, and the ability to