Information Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support DoD and military clients. In this onsite role in Warner Robins, GA, you will help integrate cybersecurity requirements across security architecture, design, development, and configuration, while maintaining system security posture to help achieve IATO and ATO.

This position involves close coordination with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and hands-on work securing critical environments, including AI/ML networks that support vital client missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into systems through purposeful security architecture, design, development, and configuration.
• Coordinate security-related changes or modifications with the appropriate ISSM.
• Implement and enforce DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures as defined by cybersecurity documentation.
• Document, monitor, update, and manage systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and achieve IATO and ATO.
• Support DoD and military clients in developing cybersecurity solutions, including technical implementations, RMF, and policy analysis.
• Contribute to solution development for complex problems involving hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Perform work with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices.
• Secure and protect critical AI or ML networks for client missions and operations.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience guiding a client through the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO process.
• Experience as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or in an IT, cybersecurity, or IT Service Management role.
• Experience conducting enterprise vulnerability scanning (for example, ACAS), performing risk remediation, conducting security control assessments, and applying security principles to meet DoD directives and STIGs.
• Experience supporting system certification, accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATT and ATO activities.
• Experience engineering, implementing, and hardening security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of systems and software engineering management processes as applied to DoD acquisition across lifecycle phases.
• Knowledge of DoD communications, cybersecurity, and IT systems.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Education and experience combination: Associate’s degree plus 7+ years cybersecurity experience; or Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years cybersecurity experience; or 9+ years cybersecurity experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification.

Technologies

• ACAS, IDS, IPS, SIEM
• RMF, STIGs
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Compensation

• Estimated annual salary range: $99,000 - $225,000 (USD).
• Final compensation is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, along with contract-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Additional Information

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
• Work model: Onsite, primarily full-time at a customer facility.
• Application closing: this posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with DevSecOps
• Experience with cloud technologies and environments such as AWS
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience with operating systems including Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, or Red Hat
• Ability to apply cybersecurity engineering methods to solution development life cycle activities
• Ability to research emerging technology and apply it to cutting-edge problems
• Excellent presentation and collaboration skills
• Master’s degree in CS or Cybersecurity
• CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP, or CISM Certification

Identity, Interview, and AI Policies

• Identity verification uses advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
• You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
• Booz Allen may take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.
• Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.