Booz Allen Hamilton Looking for Security Engineer, Senior at Columbia, MD  Full Time

Security Engineer, Senior

The Challenge:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering and the RMF process, to help develop national cybersecurity solutions? As a systems security & network security engineer, you will identify the tools and strategies needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of digital solutions with cyber security baked in from the start, that will protect systems important to national security and our nation’s infrastructure.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cyber security, networking, and cloud technologies. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in the RMF process, and tools like Xacta, you’ll determine and document the appropriate security controls and policies applicable to the system you are developing, and define secure solution architectures to meet those security requirements. You will help define the security architecture for the system, develop architecture diagrams and engineering deliverables following DoDAF and FEDRAMP standards. You will work with a robust technology stack supporting a cross domain solution, including cloud technologies (AWS), containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, SaltStack, VMWare, and cross domain technologies. You will work on a team following an Agile lifecycle methodology. You’ll collaborate with other engineers and software developers to develop and deploy an enterprise cross domain solution. In this role, you’ll help to develop an enterprise cybersecurity system that supports national mission. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect national security for the better.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop relationships with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.

• Define and implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.

• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas; recommend and design solutions to mitigate risks in system architectures.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in systems security engineering on programs that encompass systems security architecture, requirements analysis, design, production, integration, test and transition into operations

• 4+ years of experience working the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for systems being delivered to U.S. government organizations, including preparing system security documentation, verifying security controls, translating security policies and security controls into system architecture components, system and software implementation requirements, and system and software configurations

• 4+ years of experience assessing security vulnerabilities in software and systems, recommending appropriate mitigations, performing periodic vulnerability scans, implementing vulnerability mitigations, validating and reporting on vulnerability monitoring, mitigations and policy compliance

• 2+ years of experience leading systems engineering teams in completing engineering deliverables and estimating time and resources for systems engineering tasks

• 1+ years of experience using Atlassian Suite including Jira, Confluence or Gliffy

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems and 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or cyber security, or 12 years of experience in systems engineering or cyber security in lieu of a degree

• DoD 8570 compliance – IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with Firewalls, secure guards, or other cross domain technology platforms

• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker or Kubernetes

• Experience working on teams and projects using Agile lifecycle methodology

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 with polygraph is required.

Build Your Career:

When you join Booz Allen, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. In addition, you will have access to a wealth of training resources through our Engineering & Science University, an online learning portal where you can access more than 5000 tech courses, certifications, and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications that directly impact your role? You may be able to take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

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 $73,100.00 to $166,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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