Cyber Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to collaborate with a team testing and evaluating DoD systems using Whitebox adversarial methods. You will work with environments assessed against NIST 800-53 controls and Mandatory/Discretionary Access Controls, contributing to secure data flows and robust filtering architectures.

The role requires Linux, scripting, networking, virtualization, and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• V&V of cybersecurity requirements and test results.
• Experience with verification and validation activities for security controls.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for DoD Air Force clients.
• Support assessment against NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework controls.
• Learn from a skilled team to build capabilities.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Linux command line

Scripting (Ruby/Python/Bash)

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Travel up to 25%

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD IAT Level II/III Certification (Security+ CE etc)

OSCP/CISSP/CASP/GPEN/CSTA etc Certifications

Tools

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

The Opportunity:Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of our Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls. Focus on filtering capabilities and data flows such as low levels, within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls. Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within our skilled team.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) of cybersecurity requirements and test resultsExperience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash, and automating basic tasksExperience with networking conceptsExperience with virtualizationAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degreeDoD IAT Level II Compliant Certification, such as Security+ CE Certification, or DoD IAT Level III Compliant CertificationNice If You Have:Experience analyzing and executing test plans and proceduresExperience developing or analyzing technical documentationExperience with penetration testing or adversarial emulationExperience with NIST 800-53 security controlsKnowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent themKnowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Met asploitMaster's degreeOSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN CertificationClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 $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 StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.