Data Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
Arlington, VA Posted 45 days ago $86,800$198,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Data Security Engineer, you will join a dedicated team focused on delivering robust data security solutions to federal clients including DoD and IC agencies. Your primary responsibilities include architecting new security architectures that adhere to Zero Trust principles and IC data header guidelines, while also collaborating with internal teams and agency personnel to implement custom policies for hybrid cloud environments. You will leverage your expertise in deploying and configuring tools like Virtru, PKWare, Thales, Varonis, and BigID, ensuring the secure management of sensitive data across various platforms. Additionally, you must have hands-on experience with Linux administration and containerization solutions, as well as a strong background in documenting technical architectures and maintaining compliance with federal security standards.

Skills

Virtru PKWare Thales Varonis BigID Linux Titus Data Classification containerization solutions Zero Trust IC data header guidelines DSPMs data-centric security models Terraform AWS Kubernetes CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy data security architectures for federal clients using Zero Trust principles.
  • Configure and maintain data security tools like Virtru, PKWare, and Thales in hybrid cloud environments.
  • Develop custom policies to ensure strict control over client data across various platforms.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-centric security models adhering to IC guidelines.
  • Document technical architectures and provide diagrams for clarity and compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions.
  • Experience with data-centric security models, DSPMs like Varonis and BigID, and data security tools such as Virtru or PKWare.
  • Ability to document and diagram technical architectures for hybrid cloud environments.
  • Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT Security or Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments.

Market check

Salary context

This $86,800–$198,000 range sits above 34% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,850$187,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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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