Cyber Mission Engineer: Secure Defense & Cloud Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to apply technical expertise for defense operations, strengthening secure systems across on‑premises and cloud platforms with secure‑by‑design practices.

You’ll support accreditation activities, RMF lifecycle tasks, and collaboration with operators and developers to secure mission-critical systems. A Top Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity engineering or related experience.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud security controls and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Experience supporting RMF lifecycle activities (IATT, ATO sustainment, POA&M).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or DoD).
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux hardening, vulnerability scanners, SIEM, and log analysis.
• Ability to analyze logs, triage cyber events, and support defensive cyber operations.
• Ability to operate with minimal direction and mentor junior team members.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen secure systems across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Apply secure‑by‑design practices and assess evolving risks.
• Support accreditation activities and RMF lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with operators, system owners, and development teams to secure essential systems.
• Inform leadership on system posture and defensive priorities.
• Analyze evolving techniques affecting mission‑critical systems and support readiness.

Skills

Defensive cyber operations

Vulnerability assessment

RMF lifecycle

Cloud security

Windows/Linux hardening

Log analysis

Mentor teammates

Top Secret clearance

Security+ Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Security+ Certification

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM platforms

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to apply technical expertise for defense operations, strengthening secure systems across on‑premises and cloud platforms with secure‑by‑design practices.

You’ll support accreditation activities, RMF lifecycle tasks, and collaboration with operators and developers to secure mission-critical systems. A Top Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree are required.