Data Security Engineer

Data Security Engineer Overview

As a senior data security engineer on our team, you’ll be integral to architecting, deploying, and operating security solutions across various DoW clients in the Indo‑Pacific. You’ll use your extensive knowledge of data security tools and endpoint detection and response (EDR) to monitor, detect, and respond to potentially malicious cyber behavior that could compromise data, systems, or the mission. You’ll create standard operating procedures and configurations for optimal Zero Trust security posture.

You’ll coordinate with a multi‑discipline Zero Trust engineering team to recommend enhanced design and operations. You’ll also mentor the next set of advanced cybersecurity engineers to help them grow into our nation’s front line of defense. Work with us and build the future of technology for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
• Experience with Elastic for visibility and analytics
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools such as Forcepoint, Trellix, or Symantec
• Experience with cyber event analytics and workflow
• Experience documenting and diagramming workflow processes
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

• 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and configuring data security solutions
• Experience working in federal, DoD, or IC agency environments
• Experience managing and maintaining containerization solutions
• Knowledge of Virtru Data Security Platform (DSP) and Kafka
• Knowledge of Trusted Data Format (TDF) and Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC)
• Knowledge of Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, and frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT, Cybersecurity, or Engineering field
• CISSP, GSE, CASP+ or similar Advanced Security Certifications

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.

• Salary range: $86,900.00 to $ (annualized USD)
• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledging employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values
• Eligibility for full benefit programs for full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week

Remote:
May require occasional on‑site work at Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid:
Expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, and may need to visit a customer facility.
Onsite:
Primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

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.