Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—an information security risk specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.  

As a Cyber Engineer and Planning Lead on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with our partners to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from engineers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. 

You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and threat analysis

Work with us as we protect our nation’s cyber infrastructure.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience selecting, implementing, and validating security controls in an enterprise environment, compliant with the RMF on DoD systems 

• Experience working with Linux, specifically around hardening assets in accordance with SCAP, STIGS, or hardening implementations

• Experience with Cybersecurity compliance processes requirements

• Experience in the design of custom monitoring solutions for applications and challenging client parameters

• Experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

• Experience assisting in the development and maintenance of security policies, or evaluating assessment documentation and providing written recommendations for authorization

• Ability to draft strategic communications around cyber compliance and regulation, coordinate vulnerability management initiatives and provide guidance around security initiatives

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• Ability to obtain IAT II certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Platform One/Big Bang, Kubernetes Cluster, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure a plus

• Experience working as part of a DevOps team in a productized environment

• Experience coordinating and communicating with government groups, contractor partners, and program office representatives in the resolution of issues and incident management

• Knowledge of RMF (SP800-53) or CMMC (SP800-171)

• Knowledge of DoDI 8500 series for assigned systems and applications

• Top Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

• 8570 IAT II Certification and AWS or Azure Certification

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

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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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 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.

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.