Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture—you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber engineering skills to design and develop secure systems for defense? We’re looking for an engineer who can create solutions that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats.

As a cyber solutions engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll execute cybersecurity engineering of a network program backlog of cyber and zero trust features to design, test, verify and deploy an enterprise network at multiple classification levels. You’ll identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. 

• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  

• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas; leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 7+ years of experience as a cyber engineer delivering Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts per DoDI 5000.01, DoDI 8570.1 and NIST SP 800-53, including Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities across all stages

• 5+ years of experience with ACAS, SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation, applying compensating controls through vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols

• Experience with the system engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment for military systems, such as C4I or unmanned system architectures

• Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools

• Experience with assisting in the development and maintenance of security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations 

• Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Ubuntu, cloud, and virtualization

• Ability to design, document, and implement secure network architectures, including VPN technologies, firewalls, IDS, IPS, and secure communications protocols

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

• DoD 8570 or 8140 IAM level II or higher certification such as SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with installation, programming, testing, and configuration management of operating systems and embedded systems, including automation technologies such as PowerShell, Evaluate-STIG, eMASSter, Python, Ansible, or scripting

• Experience with Navy-specific platforms, systems engineering for C2 systems, defense communications systems, autonomous technologies, multi-domain unmanned systems, or the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)

• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and related RTB requirements, including software-based, hardware-based, or tactical/enterprise

• Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or technical field preferred; Doctorate degree a plus

• DoD 8570 or 8140 for IASAE Level III Certification, such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP 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 $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, 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.