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Network Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative network security solutions to support our country and protect our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you will be responsible for the enterprise deployment of VMWare servers and configuration and management of Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems, including installing, loading and patching operating system and application software. You will support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in design and evaluation, solution engineering, system administration, and most importantly: hardening all networks to withstand even the most vigorous cyber security attacks.

Work with us as we secure and protect our nation's intelligence infrastructure.

What You'll Work On:

+ 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 cyber security 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.

+ Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

+ Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies

+ Experience troubleshooting and restoring network and system outages

+ Experience designing and implementing DoD enclaves, including compute storage, networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and end-user devices

+ Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures

+ Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

+ HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities

+ DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification

+ Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

+ Experience with Linux OS administration and management

+ Experience automating deployments and configuration management

+ Experience scripting in PowerShell or BASH command line interfaces

+ Experience in using Active Directory to manage Windows policies

+ Experience with DoD STIGs

+ Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework

+ Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions

+ Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team

+ Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including for coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations

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 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.