Security Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Atlanta, GA

21h•Remote

About The Position

Support the government client’s security operations mission. Perform the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. Operate, maintain, and administer existing network and systems architectures, including hardware, software, physical cabling, and IP address management. Support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities, including networking and security devices, circuits, automated systems, servers, client computers, applications, databases, voice systems, helpdesk support, asset and inventory management, and field technical support.

Requirements

8+ years of experience working in information security leading and coordinating security and infrastructure initiatives, including managing requirements, schedules, and deliverables and implementing security platforms.
Experience with Armis platform for Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management and the Elastic Stack for search, observability, and SIEM analytics.
Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced scripting such as Bash, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, including command‑line Administration and O & M tasks.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or IT.
CISSP or CISM Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting and optimizing infrastructure management and threat intelligence tools with seamless integration into existing security processes.
Experience analyzing implementation requirements, modifying existing systems, and preparing specifications based on customer requests.
Experience with documenting systems, configurations, processes, and service records in structured formats.
Experience mentoring junior team members in technical best practices and problem solving.
Knowledge of effective attention‑to‑detail techniques.
Ability to troubleshoot complex LAN / WAN, throughput, and networking issues.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Possession of excellent organizational skills.
Possession of excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities.
Operate, maintain, and administer existing network and systems architectures, including hardware, software, physical cabling, and IP address management.
Support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities, including networking and security devices, circuits, automated systems, servers, client computers, applications, databases, voice systems, helpdesk support, asset and inventory management, and field technical support.
Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server and network teams.
Provide strategic troubleshooting and guidance for information security systems, including improving and extending system capabilities.
Assess and enhance frameworks and stay current with modern security and automation technologies.
Participate in a 24 / 7 / 365 on-call rotation.