Booz Allen
SecuritySystemsEngineer
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“Security Systems Engineer at Booz Allen. Skills: Information security, System deployment, System operation, System administration, System troubleshooting, System maintenance, Security platforms, Armis platform, Elastic Stack, Scripting (Bash, Perl, JavaScript, Python), Automation. Perform the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. Operate, maintain, and”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance operational effectiveness through automation
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Strategic troubleshooting; Problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN, throughput, and networking issues
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements, Subject to a government investigation, May need to meet eligibility requirements of the U. S. government client, Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation, Identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided, Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience working in information security leading and coordinating security and infrastructure initiatives, including managing requirements, schedules, and deliverables and implementing security platforms, Experience with Armis platform for Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management, Experience with the Elastic Stack for search, observability, and SIEM analytics, Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced scripting such as Bash, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, including command‑line Administration and O&M tasks, Ability to collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness, Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server and network teams, Ability to provide strategic troubleshooting and guidance for information security systems, including improving and extending system capabilities, Ability to assess and enhance frameworks and stay current with modern security and automation technologies, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or IT, CISSP or CISM Certification
Nice to Have
Experience supporting and optimizing infrastructure management and threat intelligence tools with seamless integration into existing security processes, Experience analyzing implementation requirements, modifying existing systems, and preparing specifications based on customer requests, Experience with documenting systems, configurations, processes, and service records in structured formats, Experience mentoring junior team members in technical best practices and problem solving, Knowledge of effective attention‑to‑detail techniques, Ability to troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN, throughput, and networking issues, Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, Ability to participate in a 24/7/365 on‑call rotation, Possession of excellent organizational skills, Possession of excellent communication and problem-solving skills
What You'll Do.
Perform the deployment
and maintenance of systems
and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities
and administer existing network and systems architectures
and IP address management
Support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities
including networking and security devices
asset and inventory management
and field technical support
Design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness
and optimize existing security infrastructure
Provide strategic troubleshooting and guidance for information security systems
including improving and extending system capabilities
Assess and enhance frameworks and stay current with modern security and automation technologies
Analyze implementation requirements
modify existing systems
and prepare specifications based on customer requests
and service records in structured formats
Mentor junior team members in technical best practices and problem solving
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness; Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server and network teams; Explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Managing requirements, Managing schedules, Managing deliverables
Full Job Description
Security Systems Engineer **The Opportunity:** Support the government client’s security operations mission. Perform the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. Operate, maintain, and administer existing network and systems architectures, including hardware, software, physical cabling, and IP address management. Support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities, including networking and security devices, circuits, automated systems, servers, client computers, applications, databases, voice systems, helpdesk support, asset and inventory management, and field technical support. **You Have:** * 8+ years of experience working in information security leading and coordinating security and infrastructure initiatives, including managing requirements, schedules, and deliverables and implementing security platforms * Experience with Armis platform for Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management and the Elastic Stack for search, observability, and SIEM analytics * Experience designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced scripting such as Bash, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, including command‑line Administration and O&M tasks * Ability to collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to design and implement automation that enhances operational effectiveness * Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing security infrastructure in partnership with server and network teams * Ability to provide strategic troubleshooting and guidance for information security systems, including improving and extending system capabilities * Ability to assess and enhance frameworks and stay current with modern security and automation technologies * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, I
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