Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton offers a people‑first, mission‑driven environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. This onsite Systems Security Engineer role in Atlanta supports designing and optimizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms to strengthen security operations, governance, automation, and cross‑functional collaboration for stronger enterprise cyber defense. The position carries a salary range of USD 69,300 to 158,000 per year, depending on experience and other factors.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the security tools and infrastructure management team, responsible for designing, administering, and optimizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms.
• Strengthen security operations by crafting scalable architectures, overseeing platform administration, and ensuring the health, performance, and integration of security analytics capabilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, operations, and security teams to drive continuous improvement, sustain operational excellence, and advance enterprise‑wide cyber defense objectives through governance, automation, and strategic platform management.

Requirements

• 8+ years of information security experience leading and coordinating security and infrastructure initiatives, including managing requirements, schedules, and deliverables, and implementing security platforms.
• Experience delivering management, troubleshooting, and recommendations to enhance information security systems and platforms, including providing strategic guidance to expand capabilities.
• Experience creating, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced scripting in BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, including command‑line administration and automation of O&M tasks.
• Knowledge of Armis or Axonius CAASM concepts and security analytics methodologies for Elastic Stack to enhance search, observability, and SIEM analytics.
• Ability to collaborate with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server, virtualization, and network teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• CISSP or CISM certification.

Technologies

• BASH
• Perl
• JavaScript
• Python
• Armis
• Axonius
• CAASM
• Elastic Stack

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this role is USD 69,300 to 158,000 annually. Final pay is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as contract specifics. Booz Allen supports total well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package and recognition programs.

Vetting

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

Identity verification

As part of the hiring process, Booz Allen utilizes identity verification that leverages biometrics and artificial intelligence to confirm authenticity and guard against fraud. Interview and assessment sessions may require on‑camera participation, and photographs may be captured for identity verification purposes.

Candidate AI usage policy

AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work and is used responsibly. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with interview responses is not allowed unless explicit permission is provided.

Work model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtually. For virtual work, cameras are generally expected to be on during meetings. This position is onsite, with work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or client facility, though hybrid or occasional in‑person work may be required based on leadership needs and client requirements.

Commitment to non‑discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.