System Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

3d • $69,400 - $158,000

About The Position

As a System Security Engineer at Booz Allen, you will support mission-critical cybersecurity and systems security engineering efforts for Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary and combat platforms. You will help shape requirements, integrate systems, and deliver secure, resilient capabilities to the fleet. Working with internal teams and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), you will translate client IT needs and future goals into secure, effective solutions while balancing security with operational mission requirements.

You will apply systems security engineering practices tailored to Naval systems, including zero-trust principles and proactive threat mitigation, to build secure-by-design capabilities and improve technical resilience. The work may include end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management and acquisition system authorization activities, as well as maintaining compliance with Department of War security standards throughout the operational life of mission systems. You will investigate emerging techniques and help customers protect complex government systems and critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with systems security engineering and RMF supporting DON or DoW programs.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering and with analysis, design, integration, testing, and sustainment of secure architectures across the platform lifecycle.
• Experience evaluating system vulnerabilities and recommending mission-focused mitigation strategies.
• Experience with DoW compliance frameworks and tools, including RMF, NIST 800-53, STIG Viewer, and eMASS.
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation workflows, and risk assessments.
• Ability to coordinate with and take ownership alongside IT, risk, and operations teams to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Intermediate certification, such as Security+.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering cybersecurity tools such as Tenable, ACAS, vulnerability management, and DLP platforms.
• Experience reviewing and generating plans and procedures such as Media Protection Plans, Access Control Plans, or Incident Response Plans.
• Ability to update Confluence and Jira and assist with briefings.
• Ability to coordinate directly with engineering teams and OEMs to actively remediate findings.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity and systems security engineering efforts for Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary and combat platforms.
• Help shape requirements, integrate systems, and deliver secure, resilient systems to the fleet.
• Coordinate with internal teams and OEMs to identify tools and techniques and translate client IT needs and goals into secure solutions.
• Lead a critical approach to network design by providing alternatives and customizing solutions that balance security and operational mission needs.
• Integrate zero-trust principles and proactive threat-mitigation strategies into complex government systems.
• Apply systems security engineering practices to build secure-by-design capabilities, enhance technical resilience, and ensure secure delivery of mission systems.
• Conduct end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management and support acquisition system authorization activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable DoW security standards over systems' operational lifespans.
• Evaluate system vulnerabilities and recommend mission-focused mitigation strategies.
• Support vulnerability scanning, remediation workflows, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with IT, risk, operations, and engineering teams and OEMs to maintain secure environments and remediate findings.
• Review and generate plans and procedures such as Media Protection Plans, Access Control Plans, or Incident Response Plans.
• Update Confluence and Jira and assist with briefings.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level