Booz Allen Hamilton · 1 day ago
Cyber Security Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to enhance national security operations through hands-on systems engineering and vulnerability mitigation. The role involves identifying technical solutions, implementing security strategies, and collaborating with DevOps teams to secure cloud environments.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify technical system deficiencies and work directly with the DevOps team to implement remedies rather than just documenting risks
Leverage Windows and Linux systems administration background to log into servers, triage issues, and ensure security tools are functioning optimally
Analyze incoming vulnerability reports with a high level of infrastructure awareness to determine and execute the most appropriate technical mitigations
Work alongside cyber threat and hunt teams to identify and deploy secure solutions specifically designed for cloud-based environments
Build relationships with cross-functional teams, translating complex security requirements into actionable engineering tasks for senior management and DevOps leads
Capture and consolidate all technical documentation required for ISSM security reviews, ensuring that security remains an integrated part of the development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as an ISSE or Security Engineer in a technical role, including determining secure solutions and mitigations
5+ years of experience with Windows or Linux Systems Administration, including logging into servers, navigating file systems, and triaging system-level issues independently
5+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management
5+ years of experience implementing and managing information security tools such as scanners, endpoint protection, and SIEMs to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
5+ years of experience collaborating with DevOps leads to proactively remedy system deficiencies and ensure that security controls are integrated into the engineering lifecycle
Knowledge of cyber threats and technical infrastructure to execute specific remedies for identified gaps
Ability to translate technical findings into consolidated documentation for ISSM security reviews, ensuring all compliance requirements are met through technical accuracy
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Preferred
5+ years of experience working with Cloud Infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or similar, and implementing security guardrails within a DevOps CI/CD pipeline
Experience working with Cyber Threat or Hunt teams to leverage big data analytics for identifying sophisticated threats and indicators of compromise
Ability to provide technical mentorship to junior engineers through problem-solving and the sharing of security best practices
AWS Certified Security Specialty, CCSP, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or similar technical certifications
Benefits
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Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Wikan
Senior Technology Consultant/Creative Director
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