The Opportunity:
As an Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Engineer, you will implement and optimize next-generation security solutions for customers. You’ll work with in-house teams to identify the right mix of tools, techniques, and procedures to translate your customer’s needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. In developing the best solutions, you will investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and help customers exceed industry standards. As a team, we’ll take a critical approach to solution design, identifying gaps, providing alternatives, and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and business needs.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience with deployment, configuration, or maintenance of enterprise endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions in a customer environment, such as Carbon Black EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, FireEye HX, McAfee MVision, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Tanium, or Elastic Endpoint Protection
Experience performing systems administration, including basic troubleshooting and installation, monitoring system performance or availability, performing security upgrades, and optimizing solution configurations to meet the needs of operational users
Knowledge of optimization of EDR solutions, including refinement data produced, development of automated workflows or playbooks, and integration of the EDR data with enterprise solutions, including SIEM, ITSM, and TIP solutions
Ability to provide content on deliverables, including written reports and technical documents, SOPs and configuration guides, and training and briefing materials
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience triaging security events in a SOC environment and leveraging data collected from enterprise security solutions
Experience providing support in a Tier I or II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation
Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk
Ability to meet DoW 8140 requirements
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree
EDR Vendor Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.
Skills Required
- Experience with deployment, configuration, or maintenance of enterprise EDR solutions (e.g., Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, FireEye HX, McAfee MVision, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tanium, Elastic Endpoint Protection)
- Experience performing systems administration including troubleshooting, installation, monitoring performance/availability, security upgrades, and solution configuration optimization
- Knowledge of optimizing EDR solutions, developing automated workflows/playbooks, and integrating EDR data with SIEM, ITSM, and TIP solutions
- Ability to produce deliverables: written reports, technical documents, SOPs, configuration guides, training and briefing materials
- Possess Secret security clearance
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience triaging security events in a SOC environment
- Experience in Tier I or II IT operations and maintenance (ticketing, issue response, remediation)
- Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, directives, authorization, assessment, and risk management processes
- Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom aggregation and analysis tools (including Splunk)
- Ability to meet DoD 8140 requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- EDR vendor certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Booz Allen Hamilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and complemented by an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and wellness incentives, with multiple plan options. Tax‑advantaged accounts and wellness contributions further enhance the breadth of coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off benefits include paid holidays, PTO that grows with tenure, and paid parental leave with additional unpaid time available. Flexible scheduling and remote options support work‑life balance alongside formal leave.
Booz Allen Hamilton Insights
What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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