Security Automated Response Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

$86K — $198K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in security automation based on analyst requirements
  • Experience with playbook development using SOAR platforms like Tines or Palo Alto XSOAR
  • Experience with threat intelligence solutions such as ThreatQ or OpenCTI
  • Proficiency in programming with Python
  • Experience integrating solutions via APIs and building custom applications
  • Must possess Secret clearance
  • High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

  • Develop Threat Defense Solutions focused on detection and automation
  • Collaborate with teams to assess tools and techniques for security solutions
  • Analyze and close gaps in security solutions while balancing business needs
  • Create technical solutions to identify and respond to security threats
  • Enhance detection capabilities to drive improvements in response efforts

Benefits

  • Health, life, disability, and financial benefits
  • Paid leave and professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance and work-life programs
  • Dependent care assistance and recognition awards for exceptional performance
  • Eligibility for benefits based on hours worked
Full Job Description
Security Automated Response Engineer

The Opportunity:

Display a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering. Be responsible for key contributions in developing Threat Defense Solutions, focusing on detection, automation, and development of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, which enable the client to achieve measurable growth and maturity. Work with in-house teams to identify the right mix of tools, techniques, and procedures to translate your customers’ needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. Take a critical approach to solution design, identifying gaps, providing alternatives, and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and business needs. Create technical solutions to identify security threats, enhance detection capabilities, and drive improvement in response efforts.

You Have:

  • 2+ years of experience building out security automation capabilities based on analyst requirements

  • Experience with playbook development using Security Orchestration and Automated Response(SOAR)platforms such as Tines, Palo Alto XSOAR, SplunkPhantom, or Swimlane

  • Experience with threat intelligence solutions such as ThreatQ, OpenCTI, or Analyst1

  • Experience with programming using Python

  • Experience with integrating solutions via APIs and creating custom apps or integrations

  • Secret clearance

  • HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

  • Experiencewith Linux administration

  • Experience with containerization technology such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman

  • Experience with leveraging version control systems such as Git

  • Experience with log management platforms such as the Elastic Stack or Splunk

  • Experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations

  • Experience with integrating with AI systems

  • Experience in DoW, Intelligence Community, or other regulated environments

  • Knowledge of AI gateway security

  • Knowledge of HTML, JS, CSS

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Clearance:

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.

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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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