Information System Security Engineer

Information System Security Engineer

Key Role:

Implement and manage policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in an ISSE, ISSO, or IT role

• Experience with HBSS or Trellix

• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy

• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

• Experience with Vulnerability Management, such as ACAS, Nessus, NexPose, or OpenVAS

• Experience with administering, maintaining, implementing upgrades, and ensuring the readiness of several classified virtual enterprise systems and corresponding technologies, such as Enterprise Linux, Cisco Systems, Juniper, Switch, Router, NGFW, Red Hat, Palo Alto, Windows Server, or Windows Workstation

• Knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established DoD security policies and standards to mitigate RMF security risks, and how system engineers and administrators perform system hardening utilizing STIGs

• TS/SCI clearance 

• Bachelor's degree

• DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with ICAM principles and technologies, such as multi-factor authentication and privileged access management

• Experience with DoD architecture, strategic planning, concept of operations, performance attributes, system architecture and design, evolving methodologies, and statutory or regulatory requirement

• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as Splunk, Elastic, Logstash, or Kibana

• Experience with data broker technologies, such as Cribl or Confluent, operating systems security events, such as Windows or Linux, and networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, or HTTP/HTTPS

• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, host-based security, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and DevSecOps tools and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps

• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks, such as NIST

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Vulnerability Assessment Professional (GVAP) 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 $99,000.00 to $225, 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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.

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