Cyber Automation Lead:

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Automation Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge automation solutions within a Zero Trust security framework. In this role, you will leverage AI and machine learning technologies to enhance access decisions and strengthen security across all Zero Trust pillars, including User, Device, App and Workloads, Data, Network and Environment, and Visibility and Analytics.

This role is pivotal in redefining security by integrating AI-driven automation into the Zero Trust architecture to address evolving cyber threats. Your contributions will modernize and optimize the current security framework, creating a more intelligent, adaptive, and resilient classified environment.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, including orchestration, automation, and remediation using tools such as Splunk SOAR
• 3+ years of experience using Ansible for configuration management
• Experience managing systems with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Salt, Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell, Chef, or Terraform
• Experience implementing AI-enabled identity verification, behavioral analytics, and continuous validation to strengthen Zero Trust security protocols
• Ability to write technical documentation, playbooks, and engineering procedures for SOC and IR teams
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Splunk Enterprise, including data onboarding, correlation searches, and dashboard development
• Experience with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Ability to design AI-driven models to enhance real-time threat detection, access control, and anomaly detection within the Zero Trust framework.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $86,800.00 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 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.