Software Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software. Applies basic principles, theories, and concepts, and limited industry knowledge. Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refers more complex issues to higher levels. Works under direct supervision.

You Have:

• Experienceeffectively managing multiple priorities
• Ability touse a programming language to solve problems without the use of AI
• Ability tobreak down problems into manageable pieces and iterate on a problem solving process
• Ability toobtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degreein Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experienceutilizing application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security, API security, secrets detection, and software composition analysis
• Experiencewith Git distributed version control
• Experiencewith Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps operating models
• Experiencein cybersecurity, application security, cloud security, cloud engineering, or software engineering
• Knowledge ofsoftware supply chain security concepts, including SBOMs, dependency management, code signing, artifact integrity, and secure build pipelines
• Knowledge ofsecure software development principles, modern application architectures, and modern software architectures, including cloud-native, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless environments
• Knowledge ofauthentication, authorization, cryptography, API security, and cloud security
• Knowledge ofvulnerability management processes, risk prioritization methodologies, and remediation workflows
• Knowledge ofindustry frameworks such as NIST SSDF, NIST AI RMF, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Ability toquickly learn new skillsindependently to solve a complex problem

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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, 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.