System Security Engineer

System Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a system security engineer, you play a pivotal role in securing our hardware and software to protect our user community and critical assets. From troubleshooting to remediating bugs and vulnerabilities, you use your expertise to ensure that things run smoothly. We’re looking for a system security engineer like you to apply your knowledge to our government clients’ challenges and their enterprise systems. Here, you’ll impact technology that helps support national security, protect civilians, and support the warfighter.

As a System Security Engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll have an operational impact from day one. You’ll guide your team of professionals as they maintain existing applications and keep systems working in sustainment mode. You and your team will use programming and scripting languages, including Python and Bash, to continuously enhance and maintain the application, troubleshoot any issues that arise operationally, and upgrade the system to meet security requirements.

Most importantly, you’ll advise our government clients on the best ways to improve and modernize the existing systems. Work with us to secure crucial systems while watching them grow and modernize.

Work with us to use our cloud platform technology for good.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience performing Information Systems Security Officer functions in support of USCYBERCOM or IC projects and offices

• 3+ years of experience as a systems security engineer in programs, including systems security architecture development, requirements analysis, design, production, integration, test, and transition into operations

• 1+ years of experience working with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

• Experience assessing security vulnerabilities in software or systems and implementing mitigations

• Experience working on teams using Agile technologies, including Atlassian Suite

• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technology

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems

• DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with eMass or Xacta

• Knowledge of securing critical assets and systems for DoDIN

• Ability to rapidly assess and acclimate to a fast-moving team dynamic

• Master’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems

• AWS Cloud Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.