Booz Allen Hamilton · 14 hours ago
Endpoint Security Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Endpoint Security Cybersecurity Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining a distributed security architecture. The role involves developing and implementing cybersecurity solutions, managing security threats, and leading risk assessments to protect critical missions.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a cybersecurity engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining a distributed security architecture in support of critical missions
Develop, implement, and integrate enterprise, cybersecurity operations center, and endpoint security solutions in alignment with best practices and mission objectives
Maintain awareness of market and technology trends to bring new and best of breed solutions to the client
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts to advance mission requirements
Perform as part of a team as they troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and security devices and applications
Manage the research of technology and market trends to further develop security solutions
Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls using your expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools such as Trellix EDR or HBSS, Nessus, FirePower, FireEye, Palo Alto FW, and other systems
Work under limited supervision and apply extensive knowledge for a wide range of IA concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operation of all enclave systems
Work independently or lead and direct others, and solve IA problems quickly and completely
Develop and implement security solutions in alignment with security strategy, and maintain an awareness of market and technology trends to bring best of breed solutions to the client
Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management
Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises
Lead 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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience deploying, maintaining, administrating, and integrating endpoint security solutions for Navy CONUS and OCONUS networks
5+ years of experience with security engineering, network engineering, and integration of C4I systems and tools
Experience with endpoint detection and response tools, including Trellix and HBSS
Experience integrating cybersecurity engineering principles into infrastructure planning, design, and deployment
Knowledge of security architecture design and integration, and virtualization
Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
DoD 8140 Certification
Preferred
Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, and security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools
Experience deploying, implementing, maintaining, and integrating cybersecurity tools and applications
Experience with configuration management and CMPro
Knowledge of the RMF process and cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Ability to meet cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle
Ability to identify and analyze risks and opportunities at both tactical and strategic levels
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree
OS Certification
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
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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