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# Platform Security Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Content Automation Protocol, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Policy as Code, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Claude Code, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops, Plan of Action and Milestones, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=132456

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, including with DevSecOps in federal or defense environments employing IaC/CaC, CI/CD, and SDLC concepts
 * 3+ years of experience in software engineering using Python, Typescript, or Bash and automation frameworks
 * 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS cloud and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
 * Experience with AI software development, Claude Code, Codex, or Pi
 * Experience using Agile and Change Management methodologies
 * Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, including AI/ML security best practices
 * Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF compliance, eMASS, STIG Manager, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience reviewing code samples and applying whitelisting or exemption processes
 * Experience developing Zero Trust security solutions for DevSecOps pipelines
 * Experience evaluating security tools and assessing fit for inclusion in Development or Operational environments
 * Knowledge of GRC engineering practices, including policy-as-code implementation, automated compliance validation, continuous control monitoring, security control mapping such as NIST 800-53, RMF, or CIS, risk assessment automation, POA&M management, audit evidence collection, compliance reporting, and integration of GRC requirements into CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows
 * Possession of excellent verbal, technical writing, and documentation skills
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
 * Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security, or CISSP Certifications

## Description

Apply your expertise in DevSecOps to integrate and enhance security into our software delivery pipelines. This role is instrumental in fortifying mission-critical systems and ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity mandates. You will serve as a technical expert, using secure development practices and delivering continuous improvement across our CI/CD ecosystem.

You will evolve secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automating security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoW requirements and reduce operational risk. You will continuously enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives, and optimizing remediation workflows. You will harden infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates, including Terraform, and enforce policy-as-code across environments. You will conduct risk assessments and contribute to system security plans (SSPs) and continuous ATO efforts.

You'll collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support secure software delivery. You'll monitor pipeline activity for anomalies and assist in responding to security incidents. You will champion zero trust principles and drive adoption across the SDLC.