Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Mclean, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on hands-on systems engineering and vulnerability mitigation to safeguard critical infrastructure. The Senior Systems Security and Network Security Engineer (ISSE) will identify technical solutions to assess vulnerabilities and implement real-world security strategies. The position involves overseeing the development of security solutions to harden cloud environments and protect critical data. The engineer will lead technical efforts to troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges using deep knowledge of Linux and Windows systems administration, partnering directly with DevOps leads to remedy deficiencies. Expertise in cloud security and infrastructure controls will be used to assess emerging threats and implement necessary mitigations. This role directly impacts national security operations by bridging the gap between compliance and engineering, with a focus on proactive defense and staying ahead of adversaries.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an ISSE or Security Engineer in a technical role, including determining secure solutions and mitigations
5+ years of experience with Windows or Linux Systems Administration, including logging into servers, navigating file systems, and triaging system-level issues independently
5+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management
5+ years of experience implementing and managing information security tools such as scanners, endpoint protection, and SIEMs to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
5+ years of experience collaborating with DevOps leads to proactively remedy system deficiencies and ensure that security controls are integrated into the engineering lifecycle
Knowledge of cyber threats and technical infrastructure to execute specific remedies for identified gaps
Ability to translate technical findings into consolidated documentation for ISSM security reviews, ensuring all compliance requirements are met through technical accuracy
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working with Cloud Infrastructure, including AWS or Azure, and implementing security guardrails within a DevOps CI / CD pipeline
Experience working with Cyber Threat or Hunt teams to leverage big data analytics for identifying sophisticated threats and indicators of compromise
Ability to provide technical mentorship to junior engineers through problem-solving and the sharing of security best practices
AWS Certified Security Specialty, CCSP, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator Certification

Responsibilities

Identify technical system deficiencies and work directly with the DevOps team to implement remedies rather than just documenting risks.
Leverage Windows and Linux systems administration background to log into servers, triage issues, and ensure security tools are functioning optimally.
Analyze incoming vulnerability reports with a high level of infrastructure awareness to determine and execute the most appropriate technical mitigations.
Work alongside cyber threat and hunt teams to identify and deploy secure solutions specifically designed for cloud-based environments.
Build relationships with cross-functional teams, translating complex security requirements into actionable engineering tasks for senior management and DevOps leads.
Capture and consolidate all technical documentation required for ISSM security reviews, ensuring that security remains an integrated part of the development lifecycle.