Network Security Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in managing Next Generation Firewalls, security appliances, and Cloud network security controls in support of government agencies. As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, systems, and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to design, implement, and optimize firewall rule sets following best practices as well as troubleshoot and resolve firewall, routing, and DNS-related issues. On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls and AWS infrastructure. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in Palo Alto and AWS and networking, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. In this role, you’ll closely impact the security operations related to protecting investors from fraud and unfair business practices. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and help the client for the better. 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.

Implement infrastructure and cyber security 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, and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 2+ years of experience in firewall engineering

Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and tools

Experience with troubleshooting in networking and DNS

Knowledge of cloud networking, including within AWS, such as security groups, transit gateways, and VPCs

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: Experience with Palo Alto SASE technologies

Experience with FireEye or Trellix

Experience with Microsoft Defender

Experience with Linux

Experience with Cybersecurity forensics tools and methodologies

Ability to apply NIST, federal, and DoD guidelines, policies, directives, and memos as they relate to network security

Possession of excellent analytical and collaboration skills

Bachelor's degree

Computing Environment Certifications, including Palo Alto and AWS

Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. 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. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.