
Application Security Engineer, Lead
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.Role Overview
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. is hiring a Application Security Engineer, Lead. This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.'s Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Application Security Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:
A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable finan cia l institutions to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and sof tware, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network finan cia l institutions need.
As a Lead Application Security Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience with implementing and integrating information systems, including routing and switching technologies. You'll develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience implementing application security services such as macro-segmentation, micro-segmentation, application-aware firewalls, and Web Application Firewalls ( WAF )
- 5+ years of experience with next-generation firewalls, such as Palo Alto, or Cisco, or Fortninet, or Juniper, or Illumio
- 5+ years of experience with application delivery products, such as F5, Nginx, A10, or NetScaler
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across various technologies and environments
- Experience with DoD enterprise networks, such as defense infrastructure, including DMZ and application security
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
- 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 be compliant with OWASP Top 10, CVSS, CWE, WASC, and SANS-25
- Experience working 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 / 6
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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Application Security Engineer, Lead position at BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Application Security Engineer, Lead position at BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. located?
This position is based in Fort Meade. BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Application Security Engineer, Lead at BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. earn?
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Application Security Engineer, Lead role at BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. posted?
This role was posted on March 18, 2026 (82 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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