Cybersecurity Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your knowledge of cyber security governance and best practices and the ability to translate it into cyber governance approvals and cyber risk mitigation makes you an integral part of delivering a compliant and secure system.
As a Cybersecurity Engineer on our team, you’ll work with Booz Allen colleagues and the Military to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of Space Sensing capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only test, analyze, evaluate, validate, and verify these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation upfront and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. Grow your skills by merging innovative engineering methodologies and cross-disciplinary coordination to create tomorrow’s solutions. Join our team and create the future of Space Sensing in the Air Force.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, and hardware systems
Experience with providing input to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process activities and related documentation, and managing cyber documentation processes throughout the RMF lifecycle
Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Experience developing and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to track and remediate vulnerabilities
Experience writing RMF policies and cyber documentation to NIST 800-53 Rev 5
Experience drafting cyber related Interconnection Security Agreement (ISAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Service Level Agreement (SLAs) and non RMF documentation
Knowledge of networking and cyber architecture as it pertains to networking, such as Demilitarized Zones (DMZs), Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and Security Information and Event Management systems (SIEMs)
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree
DoD 8140 Level II Certification, such as Security+ Certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience with XACTA or other cyber security, risk and compliance (GRC) platforms
Experience with cloud-based systems
Experience with Documented Operational Security Architecture (DOSA)
Experience with space-based remote sensing systems
Knowledge of Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field preferred; Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or Information Security a plus
DoD 8140 Level III Certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, including ISSEP or ISSAP
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
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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 $86,800.00 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
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.
