The Opportunity:
As a Virtru Security Engineer you’ll play a critical role in the world of zero trust. You will support the cyber architecture development, implementation, and sustainment across multiple networks of different classification levels. You’ll interface with stakeholders and engineering teams to delve into the details and dependencies of critical processes and users’ roles within them.
You'll lead security compliance initiatives and automation of control validation across our cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform or Ansible. You'll build security automation for CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and compliance validation. You'll conduct regular security reviews and risk assessments of cloud infrastructure and applications. You'll collaborate with development and operations teams to implement security controls without impeding velocity. You'll develop and maintain security monitoring solutions and respond to security events. You'll create and maintain security documentation, training, and guidelines for engineering teams
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience with designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
Experience with data security tools, such as Virtru
Experience with data-centric security models, including maintenance
Experience designing, implementing, configuring, operating, or testing IT systems or security infrastructure
Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker
Experience with data tagging and classification
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and solutions
Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 20% of the time
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), such as Varonis and BigID
Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments
Experience with Titus Data Classification
Experience in security automation using Terraform or Ansible, and languages, such as Go, Python, or Node.js
Experience with infrastructure scanning tools and security monitoring solutions, such as CNAP, SIEM, CSPM, and CWPP
Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
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 $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 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
- 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
- Experience with data security tools such as Virtru
- Experience with data-centric security models, including maintenance
- Experience designing, implementing, configuring, operating, or testing IT systems or security infrastructure
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with data tagging and classification
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and solutions
- Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 20% of the time
- Secret clearance
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) such as Varonis or BigID
- Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments
- Experience with Titus Data Classification
- Experience in security automation using Terraform or Ansible and languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js
- Experience with infrastructure scanning tools and security monitoring solutions such as CNAP, SIEM, CSPM, and CWPP
- Knowledge of federal information security policies, frameworks, and risk management processes
Booz Allen Hamilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Booz Allen Hamilton and has not been reviewed or approved by Booz Allen Hamilton.
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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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