Cyber Test Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cyber Test Engineer (Mid) to test and evaluate DoD systems for Air Force clients. You will work with RMF-based security controls and learn from a collaborative team to build robust testing capabilities.

The role requires Linux CLI skills, scripting, networking, and virtualization experience, plus a willingness to travel up to 25%. A Secret clearance is required, with DoD IAT Level II certification within 120 days of start.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 5+ years in cybersecurity/IT or a Bachelor's with 2+ years in cybersecurity/IT.
• Secret clearance is required.
• Experience with Linux CLI and scripting (Ruby, Python, Bash).
• Experience with networking concepts and virtualization.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate DoD systems for Air Force clients.
• Assess systems based on NIST 800-53 RMF security controls.
• Develop test plans and execute procedures.
• Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to build capabilities.

Skills

Linux scripting

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Travel up to 25%

Secret clearance

DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years cybersecurity/IT

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Kali Linux

Wireshark

Tripwire

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Cyber Test Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems 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. Filter 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.

You Have:

• Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, and Bash, and automating basic tasks
• Experience with networking concepts
• Experience with virtualization
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology
• Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
• Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
• Experience with penetration testing or threat emulation
• Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
• Knowledge of cyber threats and how to harden a system to prevent them
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification

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.

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 $61,900.00 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

As 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 Policy

AI 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 Model

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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

Know Your Rights Poster Accommodations

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring, or employment process because of a disability, a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or as otherwise required by applicable law should contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to [e-mail]. We will review requests on an individualized basis and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.

Data Privacy

For more information on how Booz Allen uses your information, please see our Careers Privacy Policy.