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# Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,900.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxy Servers, Unix, Cloud Computing, Linux, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, Office365, Software Security, SC Clearance, Big Ip
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18097275?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18097275%2FApplication-Security-Engineer-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg

## About the Role

* 4+ years of experience supporting DoD enterprise architecture
 * 4+ years of experience designing, implementing, and administering F5 BIG-IP
 * 4+ years of experience with in-line break and inspect solutions such as reverse web proxy and forward web proxy
 * Experience with AWS cloud computing and enterprise cloud architecture
 * Experience configuring and troubleshooting TLS and Mutual TLS on a proxy
 * Experience working with DoD clients and stakeholders troubleshooting issues in enterprise architecture
 * Knowledge of cryptography protocols and standards, including TLS, mTLS, hashing algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience using Office 365 applications and Teams collaboration
 * Experience working in DoD cloud and on-premises cloud environments
 * Experience interacting with tools through RDP, web-based UI, SSH, and CLI
 * Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, DoD STIG, and FedRAMP
 * Knowledge of Linux or UNIX environments, including navigating and troubleshooting basic OS issues
 * Knowledge of networking protocols



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