Application Security Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Pensacola, MD

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About The Position

As a Lead Application Security Engineer, you will implement and integrate information systems, including routing and switching technologies. You will develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze existing infrastructures, and improve the security, reliability, and availability of mission-critical network systems. You will apply knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technologies, and configurations to optimize client operations and modernization efforts, supporting national security-related missions.

The position requires a Secret clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Booz Allen's hiring process includes identity verification using biometrics and artificial intelligence; candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

The projected annualized compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000. Salary is determined by factors including location, education, skills, experience, and contract and organizational requirements. The posting will close within 90 days of its posting date. The work model is not specified for this position; the posting describes general expectations for remote, hybrid, and onsite roles.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience implementing Zero Trust-compliant application and network security services and controls.
• At least 5 years of experience with next-generation firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Versa, Cisco, Fortinet, or Juniper.
• At least 5 years of experience with application delivery products, such as F5, Nginx, A10, or NetScaler.
• Experience with host-based micro-segmentation solutions such as ColorTokens or Illumio.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments.
• Experience with DoD enterprise networks, including defense infrastructure, DMZ, and application security.
• Secret clearance is required.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and Panorama.
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF).
• Experience securing enterprise web applications to comply with OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, and deploying IaC with VS Code.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud and AWS Cloud environments.
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including DoD STIG, NIST 800-53, FIPS, and DoD IL5 and 6.

Responsibilities

• Implement and integrate information systems, including routing and switching technologies.
• Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze existing working infrastructures.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Optimize client operations and modernization using knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED