Information System Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VAArlington, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Information System Security Engineer

The Information System Security Engineer leads cybersecurity engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle for DoD collateral, SAP, and SCI environments. This role involves integrating security requirements into system architectures, designs, development, testing, and sustainment activities while supporting accreditation under the Risk Management Framework and JSIG. Key responsibilities include conducting security architecture reviews, threat modeling, technical risk assessments, and developing artifacts like STIG checklists and architecture diagrams. The engineer will support secure enclave integration, including SIPRNet architecture and Type 1 crypto devices. Required skills include experience with RMF tools like EMASS, SNOW, or Xacta, and building SPLUNK dashboards. Candidates must be able to decompose DoD JSIG, DAAG, or ICD-503 requirements into technical solutions while maintaining classified networks like SIPRNet or CWAN.

What you'll do

  • Integrate and refine cybersecurity requirements within system designs and architectures.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and technical risk assessments.
  • Develop and maintain security engineering artifacts like STIG checklists and architecture diagrams.
  • Assess system compliance and provide technical mitigation recommendations for design alternatives.
  • Support secure enclave integration including SIPRNet architecture and Type 1 crypto devices.
  • Analyze risks associated with emerging tools, technologies, and processes.
  • Decompose RMF security requirements into specific technical solutions.
  • Build and review SPLUNK dashboards, correlation searches, and audit analysis.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience as an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, or SCA supporting classified programs.
  • Experience supporting RMF activities using tools like EMASS, SNOW, or Xacta.
  • Experience building or maintaining classified networks such as SIPRNet or CWAN.
  • Ability to build and review SPLUNK dashboards, correlation searches, and audit analysis.
  • Ability to decompose RMF security requirements such as DoD JSIG, DAAG, or ICD-503 into technical solutions.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
  • IAM Level III certification including CISSP, GSLC, or CISM.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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