Systems and Network Security Engineer, Lead

Phase2 Technology; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is recruiting a Systems and Network Security Engineer, Lead to build and grow our ICS/SCADA cybersecurity practice for DoD and critical infrastructure clients. You will lead client engagements, shape proposals, and direct a team of engineers and cybersecurity specialists in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply security engineering, risk assessments, and vulnerability management across enterprise IT and OT environments, align with standards, and deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years of security experience across government or critical infrastructure.
• Experience with security engineering, risk assessments, and monitoring solutions.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards and their integration.
• Ability to analyze Cybersecurity documentation, policies, and procedures.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and manage security project work streams.
• Coordinate with senior leaders to develop new business opportunities and proposals.
• Lead hands-on implementation across multiple leading-edge technologies.

Skills

Security leadership

Security engineering

Risk assessments

Threat mitigation

Cybersecurity standards

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

GICSP

CSSA

CISSP

Job description

Job Number: R0250222

Systems and Network Security Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

Build and grow the company's Industrial Control System (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Cybersecurity practice and Cybersecurity service offerings, lead client engagements, including all aspects of marketing and proposal development, delivery, and execution, and provide leadership to a team of engineers and Cybersecurity experts. Support DoD military client projects within the Cybersecurity domain and advise with clients on the secure design of ICs and SCADA environments. Lead project work streams, synthesize and analyze complex data, and work with the team to develop high-quality interim and final deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Coordinate with senior leaders to develop new business opportunities and author the technical approach for proposals. Manage the shaping and delivering of cutting-edge service offerings using industry leading tools. Lead hands-on implementation processes across multiple leading-edge technologies.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience as a security specialist across the government or commercial critical infrastructure sectors
• Experience with systems security engineering, design engineering, security tests and evaluations, and risk assessments for enterprise-level IT systems, including risk management, vulnerability assessments, security assessments, strategy and program development, network architecture designs, and monitoring solutions
• Experience with Cybersecurity standards and best practices and their integration
• Experience with evaluating security vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing remediation
• Ability to analyze the creation of Cybersecurity documentation, including security policies, plans, and procedures
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with leading large and complex Cybersecurity capability design and implementation projects for Fortune 500 clients
• Experience with coaching and mentoring junior staff on functional expertise
• Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possession of excellent client facilitation skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP), Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.

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.