Security engineer and solutions architect to design and implement secure systems for the U.S. Navy, focusing on hardening architectures and reducing attack surfaces while leading network design and secure communications initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design secure systems to support critical operations.
- Collaborate with the team to determine the right mix of tools and techniques to translate client IT needs and future goals into a plan that enables secure and effective solutions.
- Explore new techniques, move beyond legacy models, and pursue industry leading approaches to deliver the best solutions.
- Guide the team through a rigorous approach to network design, offering alternatives and tailoring solutions to balance security with mission requirements.
- Help protect and advance secure communications for our client's missions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with mission security methods, techniques, and systems.
- Experience analyzing engineering requirements, testing, and lifecycle support of systems engineering and security disciplines, including Cybersecurity, Mission Security, Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Operations Security.
- Experience applying secure coding practices, securing operating systems, and virtualization.
- Ability to design security architectures based on analysis of adversary threats and proposed countermeasures.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
Technologies
- Cameo
- MagicDraw
- Cross Domain Solutions
- FPGA security features
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
The Opportunity
Everyone knows security needs to be baked into a system architecture; you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. Use your cyber engineering skills to design and develop secure systems for the Department of War. Booz Allen seeks a security engineer who can create Navy grade solutions that withstand advanced cyber threats as a solutions architect.
NICE IF YOU HAVE
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions ( CDS )
- Experience analyzing and directing modeling on proposed architectures in Cameo or MagicDraw
- Experience with cryptographic algorithm implementation
- Experience implementing and testing security countermeasures
- Experience working with Security State of the Art ( S-SOTA ) technologies
- Knowledge of Commercial-off-the-Shelf ( COTS ) FPGA security features
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900 to $198,000 per year (USD). This estimate represents the typical salary range for the role and is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation.
Identity verification
As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to complete an identity verification process that uses biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud. Interviews and assessments may require you to be on camera, and Booz Allen may take your photo to verify identity.
Candidate AI usage policy
AI is part of Booz Allen's daily operations, and we promote responsible AI usage. For fairness, use of AI tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.
Work model
- Remote: may require in person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility on occasion
- Hybrid: expect to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently and may need to visit a customer facility
- Onsite: work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility with collaboration as required
Non-discrimination commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
