Network Security Engineer

Job Number: R0241387

Network Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in security systems to support our country? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can manage the tools, security systems, devices, and applications 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 protect the client's enterprise infrastructure.

On our team, you'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for the Department of Defense customers using your knowledge of network and security devices. You'll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in Palo Alto, F5 devices, Cisco, and Versa, you'll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. You'll develop and implement security solutions in alignment with security strategy, maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of breed solutions to the client, and apply specific functional, working, and general industry knowledge. You'll also develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, work independently with some guidance, and review or guide activities of junior employees.

In this role, you'll closely impact the enterprise network as part of the network engineering team, safeguarding the DoD community 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 the customer's networks 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 cybersecurity 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.

• 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:

• Experience with network engineering of security systems

• Experience developing, deploying, and managing cybersecurity solutions in a DoD environment

• Experience with network ports and protocols, IDS/IPS, and firewalls

• Experience with log review and analysis

• Top Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Baseline certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, or Versa

• Experience with cybersecurity forensics tools and methodologies

• Knowledge of industry, government, and DoD best practices, including new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors

• Knowledge of DoD system solutions to mitigate risk in any activity that potentially impacts the security of existing IT and information management

• Knowledge of web proxy tools, including Symantec

• Ability to apply NIST, federal, and DoD guidelines, policies, directives, and memos as they relate to network security

• Possession of excellent analytical and collaboration skills

• Bachelor's degree

• Computing Environment certification such as Palo Alto, Cisco, or Versa certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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.