Cyber Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
87K-198K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
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The Role
Designs and implements cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, risk mitigation activities, and cyber-hardening measures across enterprise or mission systems. Supports RMF, ATO processes, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, secure architecture reviews, and POA&M development. Uses scripting and enterprise cybersecurity tools to automate configuration, remediation, and compliance validation. The role also requires mentoring team members and working independently in support of DoW cybersecurity requirements.
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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.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering supporting enterprise IT or mission systems
  • 5+ years implementing RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, or cyber-hardening efforts
  • Experience supporting system ATO processes and creating RMF artifacts, control implementation details, and POA&Ms
  • Experience using eMASS or GRC platforms for security controls, RMF artifacts, POA&Ms, and authorization activities
  • Experience developing or reviewing security architectures, system or network diagrams, data flows, security boundaries, and cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience with vulnerability management, including ACAS or Nessus scanning, vulnerability analysis, remediation, mitigation, and validation
  • Experience developing and maintaining secure configuration baselines and translating cybersecurity requirements into technical implementation and hardening activities
  • Experience supporting DoW cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring
  • Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell and Python
  • Experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability management platforms
  • 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, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
  • Security+ certification
  • CISSP, SecurityX, CCSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
  • DoW 8140-aligned Cybersecurity Certification

Booz Allen Hamilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Booz Allen Hamilton and has not been reviewed or approved by Booz Allen Hamilton.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and complemented by an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features strengthen long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental health, and wellness incentives, with multiple plan options. Tax‑advantaged accounts and wellness contributions further enhance the breadth of coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off benefits include paid holidays, PTO that grows with tenure, and paid parental leave with additional unpaid time available. Flexible scheduling and remote options support work‑life balance alongside formal leave.

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