Zero Trust Information Systems Security Engineer

Zero Trust Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to help our country and assist our clients with critical missions? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the information system security engineering needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and security devices, applications, and identifying tools. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact the DoD by protecting their infrastructure. 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 critical AI or ML networks for the better.

What You’ll Work On:

Design, develop, and implement Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

This position focuses on Delinea PAM solution to safeguard critical information systems and data against advanced cyber threats, with a primary emphasis on zero trust architecture. The engineer will leverage data analytics, visualization, and observability techniques to enhance threat detection, incident response, and security posture. This requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of security policies, and continuous evaluation of security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

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

• 3+ years of experience with ICAM principles and technologies such as multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, security operations, and security architecture leveraging ICAM solutions such as SailPoint, Radiant Logic, Ping Federate, and Delinea

• 3+ years of experience with administration and integration of directory services, including LDAP compliant directories such as Active Directory

• 3+ years of experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) integrations and troubleshooting protocol exchanges and resolving complex identity and federation issues

• 3+ years of experience with DoD architecture, strategic planning, concept of operations, performance attributes, system architecture and design, evolving methodologies, and statutory and regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks such as NIST 800-207

• Ability to resolve complex identity and federation issues

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• IASAE II Certification such as CASP+, CISSP, or CSSLP Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies such as IDS, IPS, firewalls, and host-based security

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

• Experience with programming or scripting, including with PowerShell, Ansible, Python, and automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or Chef

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities to automate, enhance, and accelerate IT operations and security monitoring

• Experience supporting enterprise PAM solution delivery project

• Experience troubleshooting processes and standards for PAM

• 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 $225,000.00 (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 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.