Data Security Engineer, Senior
Job Description
Join Booz Allen Hamilton in Colorado Springs for a senior Data Security Engineer role that prioritizes your growth, stability, and impact. You will architect, deploy, and configure data security solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients, shaping Zero Trust architectures and IC data header adherence across hybrid cloud environments. This onsite position offers a clear path to influence critical missions while benefiting from a comprehensive, people-focused culture and competitive compensation.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and tune data security solutions for DoD, IC, and civilian federal clients.
- Develop architectures that meet client requirements while following Zero Trust practices and IC data header guidelines.
- Engage with stakeholders, including agency personnel and internal delivery and engineering teams.
- Assist in building custom data-control policies to enforce positive data governance across hybrid cloud environments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
- Experience with Data Security Posture Management DSPM tools such as Varonis or BigID
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention DLP tools such as Forcepoint, Trellix, or Symantec
- Experience with data labeling and tagging solutions such as Purview, Fortra, or Titus
- Experience documenting and diagraming technical architectures
- TS/SCI clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Technologies
- Varonis
- BigID
- Forcepoint
- Trellix
- Symantec
- Purview
- Fortra
- Titus
- Virtru Data Security Platform (DSP)
- Keycloak
- Trusted Data Format (TDF)
- Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)
Compensation
Salary range USD 86,800 to 198,000 per year. Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, and experience, along with contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.
Identity verification
As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. Interviews and assessments may require you to be on camera, and Booz Allen may capture photos to verify identity.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.
Work model and location
The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Work will primarily occur at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with occasional in-person requirements at Booz Allen or customer sites as needed.