Application Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$86,900 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an Application Security Engineer to support national security clients as they modernize IT infrastructure and applications using enterprise cloud platforms. The role supports DoD enterprise architecture and involves designing, implementing, and administering F5 BIG-IP and In-Line Break and Inspect solutions, including reverse and forward web proxies. The engineer will configure and troubleshoot TLS and Mutual TLS on proxies and work with DoD clients and stakeholders to resolve issues in an enterprise architecture. This is a hybrid position. Employees are expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility in alignment with leadership expectations and role needs. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required up to 25% of the time. A Secret clearance is required. The projected annual compensation range is $86,900 to $198,000. Booz Allen describes its benefits as including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. Full- and part-time employees regularly working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the benefits program, subject to the stated eligibility terms.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience supporting DoD enterprise architecture.
At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and administering F5 BIG-IP.
At least 3 years of experience with In-Line Break and Inspect solutions, such as reverse web proxy and forward web proxy.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting TLS and Mutual TLS on a proxy.
Experience working with DoD clients and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues in an enterprise architecture.
Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 25% of the time.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Office 365 applications, including collaborating with Teams.
Experience working in DoD Cloud and on-premises cloud environments.
Experience interacting with tools through RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI.
Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, DoD STIG, and FedRAMP.
Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic OS issues.
Knowledge of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and administer F5 BIG-IP.
Support In-Line Break and Inspect solutions, including reverse and forward web proxies.
Configure and troubleshoot TLS and Mutual TLS on a proxy.
Work with DoD clients and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues in an enterprise architecture.
Support clients as they modernize IT infrastructure and applications.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 25% of the time.