Data Security Engineer

About the role

The Opportunity: 

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a Data Protection Engineer, you know how to design, implement, and automate enterprise data‑protection capabilities that safely govern sensitive information across Microsoft 365 cloud services and cloud environments.  

As a Data Protection Engineer on our team, you’ll design, implement, and optimize enterprise information protection, data loss prevention, insider risk, and lifecycle governance controls across Microsoft 365 services. You’ll partner with Navy mission stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, records managers, and cloud engineering teams to translate policy into technical enforcement mechanisms and achieve the DoD’s Zero Trust strategy. You’ll recommend tools, automations, and governance approaches based on your deep experience with Microsoft services such as Azure Gov Cloud, Purview, and Entra ID.  

Your expertise will be vital to achieving Zero Trust cybersecurity goals on mission critical enterprise data assets. Help us transform and secure our nation’s warfighters with cloud technology and advanced Zero Trust data capabilities. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:     

• 7+ years of experience within the DoD
• 7+ years of experience with enterprise information protection, data governance, or cloud security with tools such as Microsoft 365 or Azure, SnowFlake, or Databricks  
• Experience designing and implementing secure enterprise data management solutions and data controls across cloud-based solutions and endpoints 
• Experience with network security, IAM, PKI, CA architecture, monitoring, and controls 
• Experience with data architecture associated with the retention of records, eDiscovery, audit, and insider risk detection in regulated environments 
• Top Secret clearance  
• Bachelor's degree 
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, or Intune 
• Experience working within the U.S. Navy 
• Experience governing generative AI capabilities with EDM controls, including restricted access, label driven policies, and data boundary 
• Knowledge of APIs, Unix or Windows, Python, and PowerShell 
• Master’s degree
• Microsoft Certifications such as SC‑400, SC‑200, SC‑100, MS‑101, and AZ‑50 Certifications 

Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.