Information Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Charleston, SC
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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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 Systems Security Engineer

The Information Systems Security Engineer joins a team dedicated to safeguarding infrastructure by identifying necessary security tools and recommending robust strategies. This role involves troubleshooting complex network and cyber device challenges, researching market trends, and leading the development of security solutions to protect USAF assets. Key responsibilities include implementing infrastructure controls, performing risk and vulnerability assessments across systems and applications, and leveraging big data analytics to identify advanced threats. The position requires expertise in the NIST Risk Management Framework, RMF artifacts, and vulnerability scan analysis. Candidates should possess experience with network servers, protocols, and communicating with senior management. Preferred technical skills include SIEM tools like Splunk or Elastic, JSIG in classified environments, eMASS, Special Access IT, and cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement security solutions to protect USAF infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze complex network and cyber device challenges for customers.
  • Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls to improve detection and event correlation.
  • Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
  • Leverage big data analytics to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise.
  • Connect disparate classified systems to the cloud environment.
  • Write and review RMF artifacts for ATO accreditation packages.
  • Analyze compliance and vulnerability scan results to implement appropriate mitigations.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience implementing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • 3+ years of experience providing leadership as an ISSO or ISSM.
  • Experience writing or reviewing RMF artifacts for ATO accreditation packages.
  • Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results and implementing mitigations.
  • Experience supporting network servers, devices, or protocols.
  • Experience interfacing with internal and external SMEs such as PMs, SCAs, and AOs.
  • Top Secret clearance.
  • DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification.
  • Experience using SIEM tools such as Splunk or Elastic (preferred).
  • Experience supporting JSIG in classified environments (preferred).
  • Experience with eMASS (preferred).
  • Experience in Special Access IT (preferred).
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • DoD 8140 Security Architect Advanced Certification (preferred).

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