Security Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

21h

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in security engineering to safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the security architecture and tools needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions for the financial industry. On our team, you’ll provide cybersecurity engineering support for secure systems in cloud and in-premises environments. You’ll provide a blend of strategic thinking, programmatic support, and technical execution, and design and implement security controls to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. You’ll work across teams to embed security into all aspects of IT operations and development lifecycles. You’ll also implement cybersecurity protocols to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data, and aligning cybersecurity operations with federal standards such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and FedRAMP. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience with AWS, Azure, M365, VMware, or Citrix
Experience supporting cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, or cybersecurity remediation efforts
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including NIST SP 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), FISMA, and FedRAMP
Knowledge of networking, system hardening, secure system design, and secure system administration
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementations
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
HS diploma or GED and 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or cybersecurity roles
Associate’s degree and 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or cybersecurity roles
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or cybersecurity roles

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing, configuring, and managing security tools such as EDR, SIEM, and IDS/IPS, while working in cloud and hybrid environments
Experience supporting federal government clients or systems operating under federal regulations
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of system automation using scripting languages such as PowerShell, JSON, Python, or Bash
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Information Systems, or Engineering
CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, Security+, CySA+, or M365 Security Specialty Certification

Responsibilities

Identify the security architecture and tools needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy.
Lead the development and implementation of security solutions for the financial industry.
Provide cybersecurity engineering support for secure systems in cloud and in-premises environments.
Provide a blend of strategic thinking, programmatic support, and technical execution.
Design and implement security controls to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
Work across teams to embed security into all aspects of IT operations and development lifecycles.
Implement cybersecurity protocols to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
Align cybersecurity operations with federal standards such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and FedRAMP.

Benefits

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.