Systems Security Engineer

Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Serve as a key member of the security tools and infrastructure management team, responsible for architecting, administering, and optimizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms. Focus on strengthening security operations by designing scalable architectures, overseeing platform administration, and ensuring the health, performance, and integration of security analytics capabilities and supporting system infrastructure. Work closely with cross‑functional engineering, operations, and security teams to drive continuous improvement, maintain operational excellence, and advance enterprise‑wide cyber defense objectives through structured governance, automation, and strategic platform management.

You Have:   

• 8+ years of experience in information security, leading and coordinating security and infrastructure initiatives, including managing requirements, schedules, and deliverables, and implementing security platforms
• Experience providing management, troubleshooting, and recommendations to enhance information security systems and platforms, including offering strategic guidance to improve and extend system capabilities
• Experience creating, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced scripting such as in BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, including command‑line administration and automation of O&M tasks
• Knowledge of Armis or Axonius Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) concepts and security analytics methodologies for Elastic Stack, to enhance search, observability, and SIEM analytics
• Ability to collaborate with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server, virtualization, and network teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Information Systems, Information Security, or IT
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience troubleshooting security systems and providing strategic guidance to enhance and extend system capabilities
• Experience mentoring junior team members in technical practices, problem-solving, and professional development
• Experience analyzing development and implementation requirements, modifying existing systems, and preparing specifications based on customer needs
• Knowledge of federal security hardening standards and frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST SP 800‑53 Rev. 5, or STIGs
• Ability to implement and manage advanced solutions supporting infrastructure management, security operations, and threat intelligence activities
• Ability to evaluate, refine, and modernize frameworks, staying current on emerging security and automation technologies
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, designs, processes, and service records
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve LAN or WAN connectivity issues, throughput problems, and related network concerns
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences leveraging communication through meetings, reports, and slide decks
• Public Trust

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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.