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# Illumio Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** College Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Interoperability, OSI Models, Network Security, Network Layer, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9121667/illumio-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience with Illumio Core or Illumio Endpoint in a production environment
 * Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and micro segmentation strategies
 * Experience with cloud environments and hybrid IT infrastructures
 * Experience configuring routers, switches, and firewalls with layer 3 and 4 security policies
 * Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, and ACLs
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * HS diploma or GED
 * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification within 30 days of start date
 * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 30 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience integrating Illumio with SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability management platforms
 * Experience with container security and Kubernetes micro segmentation
 * Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks
 * Illumio Certified Professional Certification

## Description

As a network security engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, TCP/IP ports and protocols, and network traffic flow to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll troubleshoot, design, and deploy network security policy to increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical networked applications.


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