Application Security Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Oklahoma City, OK
•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

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

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.
  • 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 infrastructure and improve the security, reliability, and availability of mission-critical network systems.
  • Optimize client operations and modernization efforts.

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.
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