Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in security engineering, cloud security and enterprise risk management to support our country's most important dynamic missions? As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you can identify the key security needs of a system, 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 enable a cutting-edge U.S. government client that is at the forefront of cyber operations.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network scanning tools, cybersecurity best practices, security control frameworks, and cybersecurity in containerized environments. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in containerization, cybersecurity principles, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, and other cloud methodologies, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact a government client with a high operational tempo by supporting network security and cybersecurity hygiene and enabling our national security through your expertise. 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 our country's most important networks.

What You’ll Work On:

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity 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.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
• Collaborate frequently with other teams, developing relationships and communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with network Security Control Frameworks to support accreditation and cybersecurity standards
• 5+ years of experience using and applying the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Knowledge of technology security controls and the network accreditation process
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with cloud networking providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, Microsoft, or Google
• Experience with scanning tools, including Nessus, Rapid7, or Nipper
• Experience monitoring and assessing risk on Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items
• Experience analyzing scans, including NMAP, Vulnerability, and scan results

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.

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.

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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.