Mission Security Engineer

In this mission security engineering role, you will design and implement secure systems for U.S. Navy operations, hardening architectures and reducing attack surfaces while leading network design and secure communications initiatives. Based onsite in Lexington Park, Maryland, you’ll work with Booz Allen Hamilton to translate client needs into robust cyber solutions that support critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Design secure systems to support critical operations.
• Coordinate with our team to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.
• Investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going to come up with the best solutions.
• Lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.
• Work with us as we protect and advance secure communications for our client's missions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with mission security methods, techniques, and systems.
• Experience analyzing engineering requirements, testing, and evaluation in lifecycle support of systems engineering and security disciplines, including Cybersecurity, Mission Security, Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Operations Security.
• Experience applying secure coding practices, securing operating systems, and virtualization.
• Ability to design security architectures based on requirements from the analysis of adversary threats and proposed countermeasures.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

Technologies

• Cameo
• MagicDraw
• Cross Domain Solutions
• FPGA security features

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

The Opportunity

Security must be baked into system architectures, and you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. You can use your cyber engineering skills to design and develop secure systems for the U.S. Navy. As a solutions architect at Booz Allen, you will craft robust, defense-grade solutions that withstand advanced cyber threats.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
• Experience analyzing and directing modeling on proposed architectures in Cameo or MagicDraw
• Experience with cryptographic algorithm implementation
• Experience implementing and testing security countermeasures
• Experience working with Security State of the Art (S-SOTA) technologies
• Knowledge of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) FPGA security features
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 86,900 - 198,000 per year. Booz Allen determines pay based on location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. This range represents the typical compensation for this position.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification process that uses advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. Interviews and assessments may require you to be on camera, and Booz Allen reserves the right to capture your photo for identity verification.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work. The company is committed to responsible use of AI tools and a fair candidate process based on your own skills. Use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Onsite: work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.