Virtru Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Shiloh (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Virtru Security Engineer to support cyber architecture development across various networks. This role involves leading security compliance initiatives, building automation for CI/CD pipelines, and conducting security assessments.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with data security solutions, Kubernetes, and a strong understanding of Zero Trust principles. The position offers a flexible work model with remote options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions.
• Experience with data-centric security models, including maintenance.
• Secret clearance (or eligible for investigation).

Responsibilities

• Lead security compliance initiatives and automate control validation across cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security reviews and risk assessments of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement security controls.

Skills

Data security solutions design

Data security tools (Virtru)

Kubernetes and Docker deployment

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Zero Trust principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Varonis

BigID

Security monitoring solutions

Job description

Virtru Security Engineer

As a Virtru Security Engineer you’ll play a critical role in the world of zero trust. You will support the cyber architecture development, implementation, and sustainment across multiple networks of different classification levels. You’ll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users’ roles within them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security compliance initiatives and automate control validation across cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Build security automation for CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and compliance validation.
• Conduct regular security reviews and risk assessments of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement security controls without impeding velocity.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring solutions and respond to security events.
• Create and maintain security documentation, training, and guidelines for engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions.
• Experience with data security tools such as Virtru.
• Experience with data‑centric security models, including maintenance.
• Experience designing, implementing, configuring, operating, or testing IT systems or security infrastructure.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with data tagging and classification.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and solutions.
• Secret clearance (or eligible for investigation).
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) tools such as Varonis or BigID.
• Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments.
• Experience with Titus Data Classification.
• Experience in security automation using Terraform or Ansible, and languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with infrastructure scanning tools and security monitoring solutions such as CNAP, SIEM, CSPM, and CWPP.
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems.

Security Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Work Model

• Remote – May require occasional in‑person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid – Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with possible visits to customer sites.
• Onsite – Primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

EEO Statement

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.