Container Security Engineer

Job Description
Location:
Fort Meade,MD,US
Remote Work:
Hybrid
Job Number:
R0184964

Container Security Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Department of Defense (DoD) is harnessing the cloud and leveraging containers and orchestration solutions now more than ever. We're looking for a Container Security Engineer to help us as we support the DoD and the warfighter. As a Container Security Engineer, you know how to implement and secure industry-leading container technologies that meet DoD customer needs and take advantage of GovCloud capabilities.

You'll apply specialized knowledge of container security and orchestration to develop security solutions in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments and protect our client's most sensitive information. You'll work on a dynamic, cross-functional team and employ automation and cybersecurity best practices in on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments. You'll also coordinate with executives, clients, and industry leading vendors to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client's goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective cloud-hosted solutions. You’ll have the chance to work within a secure environment to create and manage GovCloud solutions. In addition, you'll have access to our internal on-prem and cloud lab environments, providing you with the opportunity to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and your team to deliver the right technical solutions. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to provide the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect the DoD for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience with containers, orchestration solutions, and cloud managed Kubernetes services such as Azure AKS, AWS EKS, or Oracle OKE
Experience designing, implementing, and operating container security solutions
Experience using, managing, and securing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline solutions such as GitLab
Experience with IaC concepts and tools, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
Experience with the Prisma Cloud tool and use cases
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification, including Security CE+ Certification within 180 days of employment.

Nice If You Have:

Experience securing container workloads on U.S. Government cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Oracle
Experience with scripting languages to automate tasks such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell, and configuration automation tools, including Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, encryption, boundary defense, auditing, authentication, and supply chain risk management
Knowledge of secure configuration guidelines, including DoD STIGs and CIS benchmarks
Knowledge of NIST guidelines for container security
Bachelor’s degree
Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer, Kubernetes Security Specialist, or Kubernetes Administrator Certification

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.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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 $58,300.00 to $133,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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