Cyber Security Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cyber security, networking, and systems engineering that will support the United States Army? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the cyber posture needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will allow our armed forces to administer modern technologies on tactical and deployed systems in a way that is safe, secure, and hardened while still allowing the overwhelming efficiency that is required for mission success.  

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and cyber security best practices, as well as tools and scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve efficiencies. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience primarily in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, you’ll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. You’ll work with multiple Program Executive Offices (PEO) within the Army, including PEO IEW&S and PEO Missiles and Space, to design and maintain a reliable cyber posture across a number of systems that are deployed in classified and unclassified environments. You’ll collaborate with highly skilled systems engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts to learn the strategic goals and operational needs of our clients. You’ll then share your expertise during the planning of acquisition, installation, and configuration of Army systems that must maintain and Authority to Operate (ATO) via the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

In this role, you’ll closely impact the Force Protection and Counter-UAS mission's areas by assessing mission objectives and providing cyber security solutions that coincide with mission parameters. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.  

Work with us as we secure and protect our Army Clients and their vision for the future. 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual and cloud environments.

• Apply system updates, patches and configuration changes to maintain cyber posture.

• Write and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting guides.

• Conduct Nessus Scans for vulnerability assessments monthly and submit reports of findings.

• Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides to RHEL and Windows systems and document all configuration changes.

• Manage system licensing and registering system on Red Hat customer portal.

• Install and configure Linux based applications and software such as NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• Experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator

• Experience with RHEL-8 and 9 and aware of changes in RHEL-10

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, and KVM

• Experience with shell scripting and automation such as Bash, Python, and Ansible

• Knowledge of system hardening and security best practices

• Knowledge of networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and Firewalls

• Knowledge of monitoring and cyber security tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner

• Knowledge of containerization such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes

• Secret clearance  

• Bachelor's degree in science

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices    

• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks   

• Red Hat Engineer 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.