Cyber Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen HamiltonAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Are you excited at the prospect of developing innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by engineering, designing, development, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats? In an increasingly connected world, it is critical to understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero-trust technologies. As a cyber engineer, you will prevent adversary network threats, identify advanced attack vectors, and thwart methods of exploitation.
We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership, strategy, and analytical skills to improve Booz Allen’s delivery to our clients. You’ll work individually or in a small integrated team, and lead a task, project, or team. You will ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. You will apply familiarity with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cyber defense capabilities, including web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Host Based Security Systems, Security Incident and Event Management tools, Domain Name System security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, Linux/UNIX command line, and access control lists. Join our team, as we improve our ability to execute critical missions across the globe through cybersecurity.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with privileged and elevated access using cybersecurity tools, including Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS), former McAfee HBSS, ePO, FireEye tools, including MVX, NX, HX, PX, IA, AX, IAS PCAP, or malware and forensics analysis solutions, Palo Alto Firewalls, ForeScout, Splunk, Cribl, or ACAS
Experience with Windows and Linux servers, including troubleshooting applications, hardening using STIGs, and patching and updating
Experience with the design of cyber systems or solutions
Experience with Gigamon, FireEye, Trellix, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities
Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS), former McAfee HBSS, ePO, FireEye MVX, NX, HX, PX, IA, AX, IAS PCAP, Palo Alto Firewalls, ForeScout, Splunk/Cribl, or ACAS Certification
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH Certification
DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Commercial Cloud Enterprise
Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection
Experience with Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture
Experience with DevSecOps, CI and CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT Service Management
Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces or in Python or Perl scripting languages
Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment
Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including using presentation expertise to convey complex ideas to clients and internal staff
Possession of excellent problem-solving skills
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.
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