Electrical Engineer

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Fort Meade, MD, USA
In-Office
87K-198K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
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The Role
Conduct power grid assessments and electrical design engineering while evaluating OT, SCADA, DCS, and ICS environments. Implement cybersecurity countermeasures, detect threats, and maintain security posture across complex systems. Collaborate with signals analysts, modelers, and cyber developers. Requires extensive power grid and industrial controls experience, a bachelor's degree, and Top Secret clearance.
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Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity:
A robust cybersecurity framework is essential for safeguarding critical systems and enabling government agencies to achieve their missions. But how can an organization ensure its security measures keep pace with evolving threats? Developing the right security architecture for disparate environments demands a mix of technical expertise and strategic foresight. That's why we need you, an electrical engineer who knows how to craft and implement comprehensive security solutions for complex systems.


As an electrical engineer on our team, you’ll use your skills in conducting grid assessments, design engineering, and understanding of OT systems, including SCADA and industrial control systems (ICS). Your understanding of system designs, protocols, and physical configurations will guide you as you implement countermeasures, detect threats, and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. You'll conduct infrastructure assessments and work cross-functionally with signals analysts, modelers, and cyber developers using your skills and industry knowledge.


Join us. The world can’t wait.


You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in power grid engineering, including generation, transmission and distribution
  • 5+ years of experience in power controls or industrial controls
  • Knowledge of automated control systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), and industrial controls systems (ICS)
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Knowledge of the SIGINT system
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) Certification

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 $86,900.00 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. 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.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in power grid engineering, including generation, transmission, and distribution
  • 5+ years of experience in power controls or industrial controls
  • Knowledge of automated control systems, including DCS, SCADA, and ICS
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Knowledge of the SIGINT system
  • GICSP or CSSA 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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