This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$147,425–$205,950
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$185k
versus about
$177k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
802 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 783 roles with salary data.
Security Engineer
The Security Engineer joins the team to design, build, and maintain systems protecting data, networks, and IT infrastructure from cyber-attacks through proactive defense and secure architectures. This role involves deploying firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption protocols, and managing identity and access management policies. The individual will conduct penetration tests, perform digital forensics during breach responses, and manage risk assessments across network and application areas. Key technical requirements include over six years of experience with the Elastic Stack, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Beats, and Fleet. Proficiency in ES|QL, EQL, and Elastic Common Schema is essential for threat hunting and log ingestion. The role operates within a DoD or federal cybersecurity environment, requiring a Secret clearance to manage infrastructure controls and utilize big data analytics to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $185250 from 84 postings across 39 companies.