Network Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Dahlgren, VA
Salary
$69,300–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $137,700–$193,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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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

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1481 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Network Security Engineer

The Network Security Engineer joins a team supporting the United States Navy to develop and implement security solutions for tactical and deployed systems. The role involves identifying cyber postures, assessing vulnerabilities, and recommending security strategies to harden modern technologies while maintaining operational efficiency. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting complex challenges, analyzing Windows Events and Linux syslogs, and implementing infrastructure controls across classified and unclassified environments. You will use Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Solaris, HP-UX, and Microsoft Windows to manage systems. Key technical skills include applying STIGs, configuring firewalls and switches, and utilizing tools like ACAS Security Center, Nessus Scanner, and VMWare. You will also manage TCP/IP, VPNs, and encryption technologies to ensure systems maintain an Authority to Operate via the Risk Management Framework process.

What you'll do

  • Implement and configure firewalls, switches, and DMZs to define and protect network enclaves.
  • Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls using Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Analyze Windows Events and Linux syslogs, boot logs, and dmesg logs to troubleshoot complex challenges.
  • Apply STIGs and security best practices to harden systems and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Recommend network modifications and security solutions to mitigate known vulnerabilities and meet mission objectives.
  • Operate and administrate computer systems running RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows, HP-UX, UNIX, and Solaris.
  • Author recommendations for network design and contribute to the System Security Administrator and Operators Manual (SSAOM).
  • Use scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Security+ ce, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CND, GICSP, or RHCSA Certification.
  • Experience as a Linux and Windows OS Systems Engineer or Administrator.
  • Experience with HP-UX, UNIX, Solaris, Linux (RHEL or Ubuntu), and Microsoft Windows.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, and KVM.
  • Experience applying STIGs.
  • Knowledge of encryption, VPNs, system hardening, networking concepts (IPv4, SSH, Firewalls), and security tools (ACAS, Nessus) (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in science.

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