C-UAS Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a C-UAS Cybersecurity Engineer to embed secure practices into advanced warfighter systems. You will lead RMF/ATO initiatives, guide engineers and mission specialists, and shape risk-based solutions that reduce attack surfaces while ensuring mission effectiveness.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, secure development for prototypes, and accreditation strategies for research and development within a DoD context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years leading and implementing RMF ATO processes.
• 5+ years reviewing assessment reports and developing mitigations.
• 5+ years managing ATO packages in eMASS or Xacta.
• TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAM III CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering for C-UAS programs.
• Design secure network measures with documentation and evidence.
• Coordinate with engineers and mission specialists to balance security and operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

ATO packages

eMASS/Xacta

C-UAS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

C-UAS Cybersecurity Engineer

The Opportunity: Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture—you actually 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 cybersecurity engineering skills to design and develop secure systems for Defense? We’re looking for a risk management specialist who can create solutions for emerging technology that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats. As a cybersecurity specialist at Booz Allen, you’ll establish the foundation of cybersecurity for new technology in support of priority missions. You’ll coordinate work with engineers and mission specialists to 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 operational needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of warfighter technology. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices for risk management of proofs of concept and prototype capabilities. You’ll be able to broaden your skill set into hybrid environments while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure. Work with us as we protect and advance warfighter mission technology. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity support
• 5+ years of experience leading and implementing the Assessment and Authorization process under Risk Management Framework for new and existing information systems
• 5+ years of experience reviewing assessment reports and assisting projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones
• 5+ years of experience managing ATO packages in eMASS or Xacta
• Experience with expeditionary C-UAS cybersecurity engineering
• Experience developing most efficient accreditation strategy for R&D, proof of concept, and prototype capabilities
• Ability to design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation, ensuring all products and administrative documentation is completed and maintained, including for continuity and historical reference
• TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED DoD 8570 IAM Level III CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing SSP or ATO packages for systems deployed in a hybrid DoW Cloud Environment
• Experience working with xUAS, radio frequency, and non-traditional information system interconnections
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a technical field
• Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Service Provider Certification

Clearance

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

• 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.
• 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 $86,800.00 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.

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