ForeScout Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Implement and operate next generation security solutions for government and commercial clients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeReston • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems administration for Windows and Linux, with a strong focus on cybersecurity controls, network engineering, and risk management. Capable of leading teams to implement advanced security solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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Systems Administration for Windows and LinuxNetwork Engineering and DesignForeScout CounterACT DeploymentActive TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Controls ManagementRisk and Vulnerability AssessmentNetwork Topology DevelopmentEvent CorrelationBig Data AnalyticsActive Directory ManagementMultidomain Architecture KnowledgeIP Network ArchitectureTier II IT Operations SupportCybersecurity Data Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

ForeScout CounterACTSplunk

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level III CertificationDoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Information Security PoliciesCyber Defense ToolsVulnerability CapabilitiesSecurity Complexities CommunicationGovernment Security Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxSplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and operate next generation security solutions for government and commercial clients
Perform hands-on evaluation, implementation, and operation of security cyber defense tools and technologies
Apply defense strategies to large and complex networks to identify vulnerabilities and threats, prioritize response actions, and develop countermeasures
Lead a team engineering solutions for customers using network engineering, Active Directory, and system administration knowledge
Develop relationships with other teams and communicate security complexities to audiences including senior management
Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including detection, vulnerability capabilities, and event correlation
Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas
Use big data analytics and traditional security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
Work with Booz Allen teams to secure sensitive government capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux
Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of ForeScout CounterACT appliances
Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies
Experience with network engineering, including ports, switches, LANs, VLANs, network firewalls/appliances, Active Directory, guest LANs, and domain management
Knowledge of multidomain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN, in virtualized architectures
Active TS/SCI clearance
Willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 30 days of start date
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days of start date
Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes
Ability to install and deploy ForeScout in a multidomain customer environment
Ability to integrate cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools, including Splunk
Ability to provide Tier II IT operations and maintenance support
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
Camera-on expectation during interviews and assessments
Full-time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs