Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support space-related programs, focusing on mission-critical cyberspace activities and MRT-C mapping. You will identify assets, assess risks, and develop mitigation plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, and hold a DoD 8140 intermediate certification or equivalent, with a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, vulnerabilities, cyber threat intelligence, risk analysis, risk management framework, secure architecture, and networking.
• Knowledge of Space missions including missile warning, missile defense, and missile track programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and categorize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and related cyberspace dependencies supporting mission operations.
• Perform MRT‑C mapping, documenting devices, links, services, applications, protocols, OS, hardware, software, and external infrastructure critical to mission execution.
• Conduct programmatic cyber risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Identify critical information flows, associated hazards, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and unacceptable mission losses.
• Produce MRT‑C deliverables, including in and out briefs, background mission information, risk analysis, and asset defense strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Risk analysis

Secure architecture

Networking

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification (Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP)

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues to conduct Mission Relevant Terrain Cyberspace activities.

Job Number: R0246670

Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will work with Booz Allen colleagues to conduct Mission Relevant Terrain Cyberspace activities.

What You'll Work On:

• Identify and categorize Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and related cyberspace dependencies supporting mission operations.
• Perform both physical and logical MRT‑C mapping, documenting devices, links, services, applications, protocols, OS, hardware, software, and external infrastructure critical to mission execution.
• Conduct programmatic cyber risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Identify critical information flows, associated hazards, vulnerabilities, mitigations, and unacceptable mission losses.
• Produce required MRT‑C deliverables, including in and out briefs, background mission information, risk analysis, and asset defense strategy.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related programs
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, vulnerabilities, cyber threat intelligence, risk analysis, risk management framework, secure architecture, and networking
• Knowledge of Space missions including missile warning, missile defense, and missile track programs
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting space-related programs
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies including vulnerability scanning, network packet analysis, and log review
• Ability to provide senior level briefing to military or civilian leaders
• TS/SCI clearancels

  Master's degree

• DoD 8140 Advanced Certification such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GDSA, or CCNP 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 $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 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 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.