Information Systems Security Engineer

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Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to help our country and assist our clients with critical missions?

You’ll ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture, design, development, and configuration. You will coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and implement and enforce all DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures, as defined by cybersecurity‑related documentation. You’ll perform the documenting, monitoring, updating, and managing systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and to achieve an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO).

You will support DoD and military clients in developing cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions, including technical implementations, RMF, and analyzing policies. Assist in the development of solutions to complex problems with hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective. Works with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices.

With mentoring, challenging hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect critical AI/ML networks for vital client missions and operations.

• Guide a client through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
• Act as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or a related role in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Service Management.
• Conduct enterprise vulnerability scanning using security applications such as ACAS; perform risk remediation, conduct security control assessments, and integrate security principles to ensure compliance with DoD directives and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Achieve system certification, accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATT and ATOs.
• Engineer, implement, and harden robust security solutions, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to defend against emerging threats.
• Apply knowledge of systems and software engineering management processes within DoD acquisition throughout all life‑cycle phases.
• Utilize knowledge of DoD communication, cybersecurity, and IT systems.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and ensure eligibility for access to classified information.
• Hold an Associate’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, or 11+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in lieu of a degree.
• Possess DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification.

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops .
• Experience with Cloud technologies and environments such as AWS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with operating systems (Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, or Red Hat).
• Ability to apply cybersecurity engineering methods to solution development life cycle activities.
• Ability to research emerging technology and apply it to cutting‑edge problems.
• Excellent presentation and collaboration skills.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• CISSP‑ISSEP, CCSP, or CISMCertification.

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

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by factors including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance,…