Software Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Antonio seeks a Software Security Engineer to integrate security practices across the software development lifecycle and maintain security posture. The role involves applying core principles and solving routine security problems under direct supervision.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IS/Engineering and be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Experience with security tooling and DevSecOps is a plus.

Skills

Managing multiple priorities

Programming without AI

Problem decomposition

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

IaC scanning

Container security

API security

Secrets detection

SBOMs

Dependency management

Code signing

Artifact integrity

Secure build pipelines

Git

Agile/Scrum/DevSecOps

Job description

The Opportunity: Integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. Applies basic principles, theories, and concepts, and limited industry knowledge. Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under direct supervision.

Job Number: R0246502 Software Security Engineer

The Opportunity: Integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. Applies basic principles, theories, and concepts, and limited industry knowledge. Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under direct supervision.

You Have:

• Experience effectively managing multiple priorities
• Ability to use a programming language to solve problems without the use of AI
• Ability to break down problems into manageable pieces and iterate on a problem solving process
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience utilizing application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security, API security, secrets detection, and software composition analysis
• Experience with Git distributed version control
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps operating models
• Experience in cybersecurity, application security, cloud security, cloud engineering, or software engineering
• Knowledge of software supply chain security concepts, including SBOMs, dependency management, code signing, artifact integrity, and secure build pipelines
• Knowledge of secure software development principles, modern application architectures, and modern software architectures, including cloud-native, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless environments
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, API security, and cloud security
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, risk prioritization methodologies, and remediation workflows
• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST SSDF, NIST AI RMF, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Ability to quickly learn new skills independently to solve a complex problem

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.