Cyber Warfare Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Cyber Warfare Engineer to develop and implement comprehensive security solutions for critical defense systems. You will perform cybersecurity assessments, threat monitoring, and collaborate with government stakeholders to enhance security architecture.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with cyber‑physical systems, a Bachelor’s degree, and TS/SCI clearance, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with cyber‑physical systems such as critical infrastructure.
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture principles in complex weapon environments.
• Knowledge of cyber test planning, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and implement security solutions.
• Oversee onsite security assessments and collaborate with government stakeholders.
• Monitor threats and maintain overall cybersecurity posture.

Skills

5+ years of experience with cyber‑physical systems

Experience with Zero Trust architecture

Supporting technical reviews and documentation

Knowledge of cyber test planning and vulnerability assessments

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree

IAT II Security+CE Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cyber Warfare Engineer

The Opportunity

A robust cybersecurity framework is essential for safeguarding critical systems and enabling government agencies to achieve their missions. But how can an organization ensure its security measures keep pace with evolving threats? Developing the right security architecture for disparate environments demands a mix of technical expertise and strategic foresight. That’s why we need you, a cyber warfare engineer who knows how to craft and implement comprehensive security solutions for complex systems.

As a cyber warfare engineer on our team, you’ll use your skills in conducting cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring to protect critical defense platforms and cyber‑physical systems. Your thorough understanding of system designs, protocols, and physical configurations will guide you as you implement countermeasures, detect threats, and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. You’ll oversee onsite security assessments and work cross‑functionally with government stakeholders using your expertise and industry knowledge.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with cyber‑physical systems such as critical infrastructure, space mission systems, or weapons systems platforms
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture principles, frameworks, and implementation within complex weapon or mission system environments
• Experience supporting technical reviews, working groups, and documentation development for high‑visibility defense programs
• Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber resilience evaluations
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• IAT II Security+CE Certification

Nice If You Have

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master’s degree
• IAT III CISA, CISSP, or CASP Certification
• OSCP or CPTS Certification

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

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. 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.

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 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‑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.