This Virtru Security Engineer position supports Booz Allen Hamilton in pursuing zero trust across multi-classification networks, with a focus on security automation, CI/CD security, and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of cyber architecture across networks with varying classification levels.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to analyze critical processes, dependencies, and user roles.
- Lead security compliance programs and automate control validation for cloud environments through Infrastructure as Code, utilizing Terraform and Ansible.
- Develop security automation for CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and compliance validation.
- Perform periodic security reviews and risk assessments of cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Work with development and operations teams to implement security controls while preserving development velocity.
- Create and sustain security monitoring capabilities and respond to security events.
- Produce and update security documentation, training materials, and guidelines for engineering teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
- Experience with data security tools, including Virtru
- Experience with data-centric security models and ongoing maintenance
- Experience designing, implementing, configuring, operating, or testing IT systems or security infrastructure
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with data tagging and classification
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and solutions
- Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations up to 20% of the time
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Technologies
- Virtru
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Varonis
- BigID
- Titus Data Classification
- CNAP
- SIEM
- CSPM
- CWPP
- Go
- Python
- Node.js
Benefits
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be a key contributor to zero trust initiatives by supporting cyber architecture across networks of different classifications. You will engage with stakeholders and engineering teams to understand critical processes and the roles of users within them. You will drive security compliance initiatives and automate control validation in cloud environments through Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. You will build security automation for CI/CD pipelines, perform regular security reviews and risk assessments, and work with development and operations teams to apply controls without slowing progress. You will also develop and maintain security monitoring capabilities and produce security documentation, training, and guidelines for engineering teams.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
Compensation at Booz Allen is determined by factors including location, your education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The stated range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 per year. This estimate reflects typical salary range and is one component of the overall compensation package. The posting will close within 90 days of the posting date.
Identity Verification
As part of the hiring process, Booz Allen may use identity verification that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and Booz Allen reserves the right to take a photograph to verify identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI tools are part of Booz Allen's daily operations and are used responsibly. For candidate interactions, use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is granted.
Work Model
Position details indicate onsite work with collaborative requirements. The role may involve working from a Booz Allen facility or a customer site as needed by the role and leadership expectations.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
