Systems Security Engineer

Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  

As a leader in systems engineering, we’re looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape the cyber mission by leading testing efforts. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring, while broadening your skillset in cybersecurity. Grow your skills by merging cyber and operations to protect national security. Join our team and create the cyber future for national security. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments, exploitation development, or product evaluations

• Experience with operating system and application security for Windows and Linux, including exploitation techniques aligned with common attack frameworks

• Experience with networking engineering, including common ports and protocols, enterprise and soho hardware familiarity, and network fundamentals

• Experience with scripting in Perl, Java, Python, Bash, and PowerShell

• Knowledge of Operating Systems and their respective environments, including mobile Android, iOS, Windows or Linux desktop, and Internet of Things (IoT), and virtualization hypervisors

• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile or Scrum

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering field

Nice If You Have: 

• 3+ years of practical penetration testing or ethical hacking

• Network+, Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification

• GIAC GCIH, GPEN, GXPN, or GMOB Penetration testing certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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 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.