Forescout Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington

The Opportunity

On our expert team, you’ll perform work focused on implementing and operating next generation security solutions for government and commercial clients. You’ll perform hands‑on evaluation, implementation, and operation of leading security cyber defense tools and technologies, and apply in‑depth defense strategies to large and complex networks to rapidly identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions, and develop effective countermeasures. You’ll apply thought leadership in a highly collaborative and innovative work environment to solve complex security challenges. You will lead a team as they engineer solutions to complex challenges for customers using knowledge of network engineering, Active Directory, and system administration.

What You’ll Work On

• 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.
• Contribute to 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.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including performing basic troubleshooting and installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades.
• Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support Certification, such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with the deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances.
• Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, 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 for 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

Salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00–$225,000.00 (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.

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

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• 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