As a Cybersecurity Lead at Booz Allen, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding critical defense infrastructure by designing and implementing secure systems that withstand advanced cyber threats. Your daily responsibilities include coordinating with government groups, contractor partners, and program office representatives to develop comprehensive security plans for clients’ IT needs. You will leverage your expertise in SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation to secure Kubernetes environments and select appropriate security controls for cloud or hybrid setups. Additionally, you will work on DevSecOps pipelines, automate security hardening scripts for Linux systems, and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) configurations in a DevOps context. This role requires extensive experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM, along with a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAM II certification within six months.
Skills
Kubernetes
Terraform
DevSecOps
SCAP
STIG
Linux
RHEL
Ubuntu
IaC
AWS
Microsoft Azure
CI/CD
Docker
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Lead the design and development of secure systems to protect defense clients from advanced cyber threats.
Coordinate with government groups, contractor partners, and program offices to implement security tools and techniques.
Secure and harden containers in Kubernetes environments and apply appropriate security controls in cloud or hybrid settings.
Set up DevSecOps pipeline security tools for scanning and reporting on system vulnerabilities.
Automate security hardening scripts on Linux systems like RHEL or Ubuntu to enhance system defenses.
Support the configuration of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within a DevOps team environment.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience with SCAP, STIG, and system hardening.
5+ years in an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM role.
Expertise in securing Kubernetes environments and applying cloud security controls.
Experience setting up DevSecOps pipeline security tools and automation scripts for Linux systems.
Ability to support IaC configuration in a DevOps team and select appropriate security controls.
Current Secret clearance and eligibility for DoD 8570 IAM II certification within 6 months.
Market check
Salary context
This
$112,800–$257,000
range sits above
72%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$113,400–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$140,725–$188,286
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
627 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.
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DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
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