Mission-Critical Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; California (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to identify tools, configurations, devices and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best security strategy for mission-critical systems.

You will work on unmanned systems and Navy/Marine Corps operations, troubleshoot complex security challenges, implement infrastructure controls, and collaborate with teams to deliver resilient solutions for national security.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and DoN policy, including NIST and RMF.
• Ability to interpret scan results and apply remediations.
• HS diploma or GED.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

DoN policy & NIST RMF

Scan interpretation

CompTIA Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

STIG/SCAP

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to identify tools, configurations, devices and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best security strategy for mission-critical systems.

You will work on unmanned systems and Navy/Marine Corps operations, troubleshoot complex security challenges, implement infrastructure controls, and collaborate with teams to deliver resilient solutions for national security.