Lead Application Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Implement and integrate information systems, including routing and switching technologies .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing Zero Trust compliant application and network security services, optimizing enterprise-wide infrastructure, and leading cross-functional teams in complex network environments. Proficient in securing mission-critical systems while ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Zero Trust ComplianceNext-Generation FirewallsApplication Delivery ProductsInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)DoD Enterprise Networks

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Hard Skills

Network Security ServicesRouting and Switching TechnologiesNetwork TroubleshootingApplication Security ComplianceMicro-Segmentation SolutionsCloud EnvironmentsSecurity InvestigationNetwork ProtocolsEmerging TechnologyConfigurations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional Team CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Palo AltoF5 BIG-IPTerraformVS CodeNginxA10NetScalerColorTokensIllumioAWS Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceHS Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

DoD STIGNIST 800-53FIPSDoD IL5DoD IL6OWASP Top 10CVSSCWEWASCSANS-25

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWSAzureCloudFirewallsNGINXSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and integrate information systems, including routing and switching technologies
Develop enterprise-wide infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
Analyze working infrastructures
Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems
Optimize client operations and modernization using network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations
Make an impact on national security-related missions
Lead cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience implementing Zero Trust compliant application and network security services and controls
5+ years of experience with next-generation firewalls, such as Palo Alto, Versa, Cisco, Fortinet, or Juniper
5+ years of experience with application delivery products, such as F5, Nginx, A10, or NetScaler
Experience with host-based micro-segmentation solutions such as ColorTokens or Illumio
Experience leading cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments
Experience with DoD enterprise networks, including DMZ and application security
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls and Panorama
Experience with F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF)
Experience securing enterprise web applications to comply with OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform and deploying IaC with VS Code
Knowledge of Azure Cloud and AWS Cloud environments
Knowledge of federal compliance standards, including DoD STIG, NIST 800-53, FIPS, and DoD IL5 and 6
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Identity verification process to protect against identity fraud
Camera required during interviews and assessments