Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Booz Allen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego, CA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst to strengthen Navy cyber defenses. You will evaluate risk, implement RMF controls, and translate complex security concepts for senior leaders and technical teams.

You’ll join a collaborative team focusing on vulnerability management, incident response readiness, and risk-based security improvements across systems, networks, and cloud environments to protect critical missions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT experience in a DoD or government environment.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with security controls, policies, vulnerability analysis or remediation.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, cloud, or virtualization.
• Secret clearance and DoD 8140 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security solutions to protect Navy missions.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage RMF to assess threats and implement infrastructure controls.
• Communicate security risks and recommendations to senior management and technical staff.
• Lead client deliverables from inception to completion with clear results.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability assessment

Security policy knowledge

Communication to diverse audiences

Problem solving & leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics

DoD 8140 Certification

Tools

ACAS

STIG

Evaluate-STIG

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst### Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk AnalystApply: San Diego, CA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 2, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0252888Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst**The Opportunity:**Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cybersecurity and security engineering that will safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military. On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cybersecurity policy, networks and system infrastructure, and risk management. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF), you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. In this role, you’ll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands-on support to critical mission areas. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect our military’s cybersecurity posture for the better. **What You’ll Work On:*** Develop relationships quickly and easily with others, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.* Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.* Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.* Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:*** 3+ years of experience working with the Information Technology (IT) systems for a DoD or government agency* Experience working with Risk Management Framework (RMF)* Experience with security controls or policies, compliance, vulnerability analysis or remediation for networks, systems, or communications protocols* Knowledge of operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, or virtualization* Knowledge of eMASS and processing of packages through workflows, assisting with generating security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations* Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion* Ability to plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defenses and maintain a cyber-resilient network* Secret clearance* HS diploma or GED* DoD 8140 Certification **Nice If You Have:*** Experience with tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and Evaluate-STIG* Experience integrating security into DevOps or DevSecOps pipelines* Experience implementing automation methodologies and processes* Experience deploying, implementing, maintaining, and integrating cybersecurity tools and applications in alignment with the current threat landscape, and analyzing risks and opportunities at both tactical and strategic levels* Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools* Experience responding to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and making required reports* Ability to meet cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle* TS/SCI clearance* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics* OS Certification **Clearance:**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. 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 $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.