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Detection Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to take an active role in cyber defense for a Combatant Command in the Department of Defense? As a Detection Engineer on our Joint Cyber Center (JCC) Cyberspace Warning & Operations Center (CWOC) Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) team, you'll develop and implement security solutions that protect mission-critical information from cyber threats. You'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your expertise in network and security devices and leverage your curiosity for technology and market trends to research and develop innovative security solutions.
On our team, you'll use tools like Security Onion, Trellix, Microsoft Defender, and Big Data Platform to assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. You'll craft, tune, and deploy high-fidelity detection content across all security tooling environments, collaborate with analysts and responders, and support incident response and forensic operations. Your work will directly impact Combatant Command Theater and Mission enterprise networks, helping to safeguard our nation's most critical assets.
With mentoring, hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you'll grow as part of a team focused on delivering the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect our client's mission area, for the better.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity engineering in network security, infrastructure security, applications or systems security, security operations, SIEM, incident response, or threat intelligence
• Experience with Big Data Platform, Security Onion, Trellix, and Microsoft Defender or Intune custom detection configuration
• Experience creating, modifying, and tuning IDS signatures or SIEM correlation searches, and using SIEM tools for security event correlation
• Experience with threat detection and mitigation techniques, including log analysis, TTP mapping, cyber adversary emulation and in forensic analysis, malware investigation, and intrusion detection
• Experience developing reports, presenting daily network security summaries, communicating clearly with senior leaders and varied audiences, performing technical risk assessments, interpreting vulnerabilities, and translating findings into actionable engineering fixes
• Knowledge of management and monitoring of network security components, devices, services, and DoW Security Incident Response processes
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics with respect to DCO or Security Operations Center (SOC) threat hunting
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with Security Operation Center Detection Engineering or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with Security Operation Center Detection Engineering
• DoD 8140 Cyber Defense Analyst Certifications

Nice If You Have

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and Cyber Kill Chain
• Experience using AI advanced analytics for SOC threat hunting
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of security automation frameworks and tools
• Possession of strong oral and written communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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 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.