Security Engineer, Mid

Security Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. As a Security Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in securing enterprise systems, networks, and data, and will be instrumental in enhancing the agency’s security posture in alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements. You will work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, threat hunters, and system administrators to ensure security tools are operational, tuned, and integrated effectively across the enterprise.

What You’ll Work On:

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure and tools that protect the client's systems and data from cyber threats.

• Design, configure, and deploy security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection or prevention systems (IDS or IPS), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools, and cloud security solutions.

• Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of security tools, including configuration, patching, updates, and troubleshooting in compliance with agency change control processes.

• Document technical processes, tool configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role such as a security engineer collaborating with security operations teams and systems administrators to maintain security tools

• Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS or IPS, SIEMs, and endpoint security

• Experience with common log formats, including syslog, Windows Event, or JSON, and threat detection use cases

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or IT field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in a SOC or cyber operations environment

• Experience administering Tenable, including Nessus, Tenable.sc, or Tenable.io, and Elastic Stack SIEM

• Experience with NIST 800-53 and other federal cybersecurity frameworks

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Security Certification such as CISSP, CySA+, CASP+, CompTIA Security +, CCSP, CISM, or CEH Certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.