The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and risk-based decision-making to support national security missions? As a Systems Security and Network Security Engineer, you can identify the tools, technologies, and security controls needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will strengthen system security posture and enable mission-critical operations across DoW and Intelligence Community environments. 

On our team, you will troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of vulnerability management, tools, RMF processes, and security control implementation. You will use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, and enterprise security tools, you will assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be expected to work across multiple efforts, maintain visibility into ongoing activities, and contribute to consistent progress across security initiatives.  

In this role, you’ll closely impact critical national security environments by supporting system authorization, reducing cybersecurity risk, and ensuring compliance with DoW security standards. 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 mission-critical defense and intelligence systems for the better. 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. 
• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 3 years of experience supporting cybersecurity for IT systems, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) or vulnerability management activities
• Experience developing or contributing to RMF artifacts and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, including ACAS and Nessus, remediation tracking, and POA&M management
• Knowledge of RMF lifecycle, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, and STIG implementation
• Ability to operate independently with ownership of assigned systems or program areas
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly in written formats, including control narratives, and risk justifications
• Ability to work directly with engineering teams and navigate technical discussions and pushback
• Ability to meet DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce requirements for assigned roles
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or engineering, or 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience supporting an ATO or reauthorization effort end-to-end
• Experience briefing leadership on risk posture, vulnerabilities, or compliance status
• Experience building Splunk dashboards or generating security-relevant reporting metrics
• Experience with Agile or sprint-based environments
• Experience coordinating remediation efforts across multiple stakeholders
• Experience developing or maintaining governance artifacts, such as SSP, ISPP, and policy updates
• Experience with ISSO or ISSM support
• Experience working in classified environments
• Ability to improve documentation clarity or compliance workflows
• Cybersecurity, CISSP, or CASP Certification

​Clearance:

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.

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.

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.