Zero Trust Information Systems Security Engineer

$75,600 - $172,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Fort Belvoir, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Belvoir, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Zero Trust Information Systems Security Engineer role at Booz Allen involves enhancing the design and security of mission-critical networks for Department of Defense (DoD) clients. The engineer will leverage cyber engineering skills to create secure systems that can withstand advanced cyber threats, focusing on implementing cybersecurity controls and conducting risk assessments. This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of experts to develop innovative solutions that balance security with mission needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 in large enterprises.
• Perform 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience guiding a client through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• 1+ years of experience with Zero Trust
• Experience with networks and network devices, configuring firewalls, routers, and switches in a Zero Trust environment
• Experience with engineering and integration of security controls and data-centric architectures to enable selective and secure information-sharing based on role, identity, and need to know IAW governmental standards
• Knowledge of the systems and software engineering management process and its implementation, as applied to DoD acquisition processes throughout all life cycle phases
• Ability to implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises
• Ability to perform 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
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field
• IASAE II Certification, including CASP+ CE, CISSP or Associate, or CSSLP Certification

Nice-to-haves

• Experience achieving system certification, accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATTs and ATOs
• Experience with STIGs, interpretation, and mitigation of results
• Experience with DevSecOps
• Knowledge of Army or DoD communication, cybersecurity, and IT systems
• Ability to develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management
• Ability to apply cybersecurity engineering methods to solutions development life cycle activities, research emerging technology, and apply it to cutting-edge problems
• Possession of excellent presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree in CS or Cybersecurity
• IASAE III Certification, including CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, or CCS Certification

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program