Network Security Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

The Opportunity

As a Network Engineer on our team that is specializing in Forescout, you'll work alongside government and contractor engineers to deploy, integrate, and sustain enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) solutions supporting critical national security missions. You'll leverage your experience with Forescout, enterprise networking, and cybersecurity technologies to develop and implement access control policies, integrate security platforms, troubleshoot complex network and endpoint issues, and support Department of Defense Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives.

You'll collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to design secure, scalable solutions that strengthen network visibility, endpoint compliance, and operational resilience.

Your work will directly support DoW missions by strengthening the security and reliability of enterprise network infrastructure. Every solution you help design, deploy, and sustain will contribute to protecting critical systems, improving network access security, and maintaining mission readiness. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges, advancing network security capabilities, and supporting missions that matter, you'll find opportunities here to grow both technically and professionally.

Grow your career with us as we help modernize, secure, and protect critical enterprise networks.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and security, including enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) deployments
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Forescout network access control policies
• Experience deploying, configuring, or maintaining Forescout CounterACT appliances in medium to large enterprise environments
• Experience integrating Forescout with enterprise IT security and network management systems
• Experience with security orchestration and automation technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, security protocols, and network access control technologies
• Ability to develop technical documentation, implementation procedures, and engineering designs, and communicate effectively with technical teams and government stakeholders
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• IAT Level II IA certification, such as Security+ CE or higher, and an Operating Environment (OE) certification, such as CCNA, CCNP, or Forescout certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience developing Forescout policies and administering Forescout modules, including CounterACT/eyeSight, eyeControl, Policy Manager, SecureConnector, and API integrations
• Experience implementing DoD Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiatives, including pilot deployments, production rollouts, and enterprise NAC integration
• Experience with multi-vendor NAC solutions, including Cisco ISE, Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), wireless NAC, and wireless controllers
• Knowledge of network authentication and access control technologies, including EAP-TLS, 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB), and RADIUS
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and Zero Trust principles aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-207
• Experience integrating Forescout with endpoint security and management platforms, including HBSS/ESS, Trellix, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune
• Experience with network security automation using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or webhooks, including automated policy enforcement and OT/IoT device discovery and segmentation
• Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA), Forescout Certified Engineer (FSCE), CISSP, CASP+, CCNP Enterprise/Security, or equivalent advanced network security certifications

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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. 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.