Information Systems Security Engineer

Information Systems Security Engineer

The Opportunity:  

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to help our country and assist our clients with critical missions? 

You'll ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture, design, development, and configuration. You will coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and implement and enforce all DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures, as defined by cybersecurity-related documentation. You'll perform documenting, monitoring, updating, and managing systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and to achieve an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO) across the local and remote locations. 

You will support DoD and military clients in developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, including technical implementations, RMF, and analyzing policies. You’ll assist in the development of solutions to complex problems with hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective. You will work with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices. 

With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. 

Work with us as we secure and protect critical AI and ML networks for vital client missions and operations. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 4+ years of experience guiding a client through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process 

• Experience working in an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) role within Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Service Management

• Experience achieving system certification, accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATTs and ATOs 

• Experience working with security applications to conduct enterprise vulnerability scanning 

• Knowledge of the systems and software engineering management process and its implementation as applied to DoD acquisition processes throughout all lifecycle phases 

• Knowledge of DoD communication, cybersecurity, and IT systems 

• TS/SCI clearance

• Associate's degree and 8+ years of experience with ISSE work, Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with ISSE work, or 15+ years of experience with ISSE work in lieu of degree

• DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification, including Sec+ or CASP+ Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with STIGs

• Experience with DevSecOps 

• Experience with Cloud technologies 

• Experience with Agile methodologies  

• Experience with Operating Systems, including Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, or Red Hat 

• Ability to apply cybersecurity engineering methods to solutions development lifecycle activities 

• Ability to research emerging technology and apply findings to cutting-edge problems

• Possession of excellent presentation and collaboration skills 

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

• CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP, or CISM Certification

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