Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

The Opportunity:

As the COMSEC Lead, you will be responsible for managing the organization's communications security program, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing incidents, delivering training, and serving as the primary liaison with authorities.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Communications Security (COMSEC) program, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver comprehensive COMSEC training and awareness initiatives to promote a culture of security across the enterprise.
• Manage and respond to COMSEC incidents and breaches, applying analytical and problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the relevant authorities to ensure effective communication and compliance.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with CNSSI No. 4005 and other applicable regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving standards.
• Attend COMSEC and TACLANE training post-award, maintaining proficiency in communication security technologies, protocols, and practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance security objectives and resolve complex challenge.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in information security or telecommunications security
• Experience in communication security technologies, protocols, and practices, such as type-1 and type-2 encryptors and managing cryptographic materials

• Experience with leadership such as leading teams, managing projects, and program management

• Experience in communication security, network security, and encryption principles
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Telecommunications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Possession of strong communication skills
• Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security incidents, vulnerabilities, and complex cybersecurity program challenges
• Master's degree

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.