Cyber Engineer

Cyber Engineer

The Opportunity:

Design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, and risk mitigation activities across complex network systems. Ensure systems meet organizational and regulatory cyber requirements. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

 

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with cybersecurity engineering supporting enterprise IT or mission systems
• 5+ years of experience implementing RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, or cyber‑hardening efforts across multi‑vendor environments, supporting system ATO processes, and creating artifacts, control implementation details, and POA&Ms
• Experience using eMASS or GRC platforms to document security controls, manage RMF artifacts, track POA&Ms, and support authorization activities, and developing or reviewing security architectures, system or network diagrams, data flows, security boundaries, and cybersecurity requirements
• Experience performing or supporting vulnerability management, including ACAS or Nessus scanning, vulnerability analysis, remediation, mitigation, and validation, developing and maintaining secure configuration baselines, and translating cybersecurity requirements into technical implementation and hardening activities
• Experience supporting DoW cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring, including security assessments, configuration compliance, vulnerability remediation, and risk management
• Experience with scripting or automation, including PowerShell and Python, to support cybersecurity engineering, configuration management, remediation, or compliance validation, and enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as ACAS or Nessus, SCAP, SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability management
• Knowledge of DoW RMF, A&A processes, NIST SP 800-53, defense STIGs, and DoW cybersecurity policies and standards
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or Engineering
• Security+ Certification

 

Nice If You Have:

• CISSP, SecurityX, CCSP, CISM, and GIAC Certifications
• DoW 8140-aligned Cybersecurity Certification

 

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 $86,900.00 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, 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.