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Systems Security Engineer

$69.3k - $158k

Booz Allen Hamilton

Systems Security EngineerThe Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in securing systems that will enable the warfighter? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, configurations, devices, and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will safeguard mission-critical systems from cyber threats, ensuring they can operate securely and confidently in contested environments across all domains.On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of communications architectures, network and security devices, and applications. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience in unmanned systems, you’ll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.In this role, you’ll closely impact unmanned operations in the Navy and Marine Corps by enhancing and securing warfighter systems. 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 unmanned 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 cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation. 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 vulnerability scanning and remediationKnowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and DoN policy, including NIST and RMFAbility to interpret scan results and apply remediationsSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDCompTIA Security+ CertificationNice If You Have:Experience with cybersecurity assessments of weapons and unmanned systems, including ACAS, Nessus, and STIG or SCAPKnowledge of unmanned systems communication protocols, including IP networking and RF linksAbility to influence system-of-system architecture for cyber complianceTop Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, CS, or a related technical field  ISC2 CISSP, CEH, and OSCPCertificationsClearance: 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.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: California, MD; Lexington Park, MDType: Full time

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