C-UAS Cybersecurity Engineer: Secure Systems Architect

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

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.