Application Security Engineer, Lead

As a Lead Application Security Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience with implementing and integrating information systems, including routing and switching technologies. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions., * 5+ years of experience implementing application security services such as macro-segmentation, micro-segmentation, application-aware firewalls, and Web Application Firewalls ( WAF )

• 5+ years of experience with next-generation firewalls, such as Palo Alto, or Cisco, or Fortninet, or Juniper, or Illumio
• 5+ years of experience with application delivery products, such as F5, Nginx, A10, or NetScaler
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments
• Experience with DoD enterprise networks, such as defense infrastructure, including DMZ and application security
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and Panorama
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager ( ASM ) and Advanced Web Application Firewall ( AWAF )
• Experience securing enterprise web applications to be compliant with OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
• Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code ( IaC ) tools, including Terraform and deploying IaC with VS Code
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud and AWS Cloud environments
• Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including DoD STIG, NIST 800-53, FIPS, and DoD IL5 / 6

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.