Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Scott AFB, IL
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
Nearby: 63 roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k

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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $142,487–$205,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $174k 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 729 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Security Engineer

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As a Virtru Security Engineer at the senior level, you will join a dynamic team focused on zero trust security solutions. Your daily responsibilities include leading compliance initiatives and automating control validation in cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible. You will build CI/CD pipeline security automation, conduct regular risk assessments, and collaborate with development teams to integrate security controls seamlessly. Additionally, you will develop monitoring solutions for security events and create comprehensive documentation and training materials for engineering teams. The role requires experience in data security tools such as Virtru, Kubernetes deployment, and data tagging. Familiarity with DSPM tools, federal information security policies, and DoW 8140 requirements is beneficial.

Skills

Kubernetes Docker Terraform Ansible Python Go Node.js CNAP SIEM CSPM CWPP Virtru BigID Forcepoint Ping SailPoint

What you'll do

Lead security compliance initiatives and automate control validation in cloud environments.
Build automation for CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks.
Conduct regular security reviews and risk assessments of cloud infrastructure and applications.
Implement security controls that do not hinder development team velocity.
Develop and maintain security monitoring solutions to respond to security events effectively.
Create and update security documentation, training materials, and guidelines for engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions.
Secret clearance and HS diploma or GED required.
Expertise in deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker.
Knowledge of data tagging and classification systems.
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Ability to conduct security reviews and risk assessments for cloud environments.

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