Cloud Security Engineer

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security architect, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. What if you could use your advanced cloud security skills to improve the security of cloud-based applications, powering critical communications and situational awareness for thousands of agencies across the country? We need you to guide the development of cloud-based security architectures for some of public safety’s most critical systems.

As a cloud security architect on our team, you’ll define, communicate, and implement security architecture to support mission-critical operations for Sit(x), a Booz Allen product. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address the risk management framework (RMF). Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with developers to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements.

This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in cloud-based security in AWS while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts.

Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Public Safety, Safety/Work Safety, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Applications, User Documentation, * 5+ years of experience building and administering cloud environments and utilizing cloud-native functionality, COTs, GOTs, and open-source tools to meet objectives

• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with AWS infrastructure, IAM, VPC networking, security controls, and troubleshooting
• Experience implementing STIGs, Linux security hardening, and building and maintaining custom STIG-hardened AMIs
• Experience with Splunk or AWS-native OpenSearch-based security analytics, centralized logging, threat detection, and integration with AWS security services such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail
• Experience with POA&Ms, vulnerability management and remediation, security documentation, continuous monitoring, and improving overall security posture
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Knowledge of multicloud governance and automation in Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Product, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, or other cloud providers
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP Certification
• DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider-Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification

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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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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