Associate Automation Engineer Jobs in Norfolk, VA

The Opportunity:

Design, configure, and deploy Axonius in a multi-site enterprise environment, ensuring scalability, resilience, and robust security controls. Integrate Axonius with a varied set of data sources such as Active Directory, endpoint management tools, cloud platforms, vulnerability scanners, CMDBs, identity providers, and network security tools. Create, test, and optimize custom queries, dashboards, and automated enforcement actions. Establish data ingestion standards and quality checks to ensure accurate asset correlation and normalization. Assist in defining and implementing role-based access controls and data governance policies for the platform. Participate in the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture documentation, design reviews, implementation, and operational transition. Produce engineering artifacts such as system design documents, integration diagrams, runbooks, and configuration baselines. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security policies, and operational standards. Work as a contributing member of an Agile Scrum team, delivering incremental value through sprint cycles. Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint demos, and retrospectives. Iterate on platform features based on stakeholder feedback and evolving enterprise needs. Maintain transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies through Agile tooling.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering, IT infrastructure engineering, or cybersecurity engineering
• Experience designing or administering Axonius, ServiceNow CMDB, Tanium, CrowdStrike, BigFix, JAMF, Intune, Rapid7, or Qualys
• Experience with enterprise IT domains such as Windows or Linux systems, networking fundamentals, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, identity and access management, endpoint management tools, and vulnerability management platforms
• Experience deploying Axonius in a large, regulated enterprise environment
• Knowledge of data ingestion, APIs, connectors, and asset normalization
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with scripting, including in Python, for automation and connector customization
• Experience with REST APIs and JSON data structures
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code or automation frameworks such as Ansible or Terraform
• Experience implementing SOAR workflows or automation playbooks
• Knowledge of ITSM and CMDB workflows
• Ability to collaborate across varied engineering and cybersecurity teams
• Ability to be self-directed, proactive, and own end-to-end delivery of technical solutions
• Ability to operate in an Agile environment with iterative delivery and fast feedback cycles
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, to prepare documentation, diagrams, and stakeholder updates
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, for data accuracy and system reliability

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.