Booz Allen Hamilton
Forescout Cybersecurity Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Forescout Cybersecurity Engineer – Booz Allen Hamilton
Job Number: R0229974
Key Role Work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next‑generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. Perform hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber‑defense tools and technologies. Apply in‑depth defense strategies to large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions and develop effective countermeasures. Apply thought leadership in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment to solve complex security challenges. Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of experience performing systems administration and Windows or Linux administration, including basic troubleshooting, installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades
Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies
Experience with network engineering, including physical or logical such as installation and activation of ports, configuration of switches, LANS, VLANS, and network firewalls or appliances, or network administration services such as Active Directory and domain management
Knowledge of multi‑domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years, or Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, or Cloud+ Certification within 30 days of start date
Additional Qualifications
Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances
Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, and frameworks, and federal security authorizations, assessments, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
Ability to install and deploy Forescout in a customer environment
Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools, data aggregation, and analysis tools, including Splunk
Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation
Ability to be a self‑starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations
Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Salary for this position ranges from $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.
Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Key Role Work with an expert team focused on implementing and operating next‑generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. Perform hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber‑defense tools and technologies. Apply in‑depth defense strategies to large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions and develop effective countermeasures. Apply thought leadership in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment to solve complex security challenges. Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of experience performing systems administration and Windows or Linux administration, including basic troubleshooting, installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades
Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies
Experience with network engineering, including physical or logical such as installation and activation of ports, configuration of switches, LANS, VLANS, and network firewalls or appliances, or network administration services such as Active Directory and domain management
Knowledge of multi‑domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years, or Master’s degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, or Cloud+ Certification within 30 days of start date
Additional Qualifications
Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances
Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, and frameworks, and federal security authorizations, assessments, and risk management processes for enterprise systems
Ability to install and deploy Forescout in a customer environment
Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools, data aggregation, and analysis tools, including Splunk
Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation
Ability to be a self‑starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations
Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Salary for this position ranges from $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.
Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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