Boundary Security Engineer

The Opportunity

A well‑designed secure network is critical to move data and enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to achieve its mission. Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. As a Boundary Security Engineer at Booz Allen, you will work with the DoD to develop a reliable, secure network for critical missions.

You will collaborate with SMEs, customers, vendors, and users to understand strategic goals and operational needs that shape network requirements. You will contribute to acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components, resolving interoperability issues across platforms, supporting acquisition of hardware, and applying both hardware and software talents to deliver solutions. We focus on growing as a team to create the best outcomes for our customers.

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

• 4+ years of experience with network security and the design of IT systems or networks for large commercial enterprises or government agencies.
• 4+ years of experience with firewall and enterprise security design, including device hardening, intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems, SIEM, firewalls, Internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and intrusion detection.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco or Juniper firewalls.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date.

• Experience designing and implementing cloud‑native and over‑the‑top networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of DoD IT and Cloud security policies, including STIGs and DoD Cloud SRG, and how to apply them to the design and implementation of Cloud solutions.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, prior publications, and speaking engagements in industry or vendor forums.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret clearance is required.

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions and provide opportunities, choices, and support for your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for benefits. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.