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August 12, 2026
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Software Security Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
$55K/yr - $126K/yr
Entry Level
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting and technology company supporting government and commercial clients. The Software Security Engineer integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, applies foundational security concepts, and solves routine software security problems under direct supervision.
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Responsibilities

  • Integrates security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of software
  • Applies basic principles, theories, and concepts, and limited industry knowledge
  • Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity and refers more complex issues to higher levels
  • Works under direct supervision

Qualification

Required

  • Experience effectively managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to use a programming language to solve problems without the use of AI
  • Ability to break down problems into manageable pieces and iterate on a problem solving process
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Engineering

Preferred

  • Experience utilizing application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security, API security, secrets detection, and software composition analysis
  • Experience with Git distributed version control
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps operating models
  • Experience in cybersecurity, application security, cloud security, cloud engineering, or software engineering
  • Knowledge of software supply chain security concepts, including SBOMs, dependency management, code signing, artifact integrity, and secure build pipelines
  • Knowledge of secure software development principles, modern application architectures, and modern software architectures, including cloud-native, microservices, APIs, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless environments
  • Knowledge of authentication, authorization, cryptography, API security, and cloud security
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, risk prioritization methodologies, and remediation workflows
  • Knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST SSDF, NIST AI RMF, and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Ability to quickly learn new skills independently to solve a complex problem

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Life benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program 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
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com