Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Disability benefits

Financial benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work‑life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to advance your experience in protecting national security. You will identify tools and systems, implement security controls, assess vulnerabilities, and support Navy missions with hands‑on security tasks across Windows, Linux, cloud, and network environments.

You’ll work on RMF/A&A artifacts, contribute to risk management, and communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences, with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DoD/government IT experience.
• 3+ years leading RMF activities and A&A artifacts across all steps.
• 3+ years implementing security controls and performing vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, cloud, or virtualization.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, network architectures including NIPR or SIPR networks, WLANS, and zero‑trust.
• Experience with eMASS including Security Plan development and workflows.
• Ability to deliver client deliverables and lead tasks end-to-end.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoD 8140 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships quickly with teams and communicate security complexities to diverse audiences.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls with enhanced detection and event correlation.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and security events to identify threats.
• Support Navy missions with hands‑on cybersecurity.

Skills

Cybersecurity policy

Security engineering

Communication to senior management

Independent work

Risk management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Master’s degree

DoD 8140 Certification

Tools

ACAS

STIG

Evaluate‑STIG

eMASS

Job description

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

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 ACAS, STIGing, and scanning, 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 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 other teams, 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
• 3+ years of experience leading Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF), including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, and the preparation, direct development, and maintenance of RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables across all steps, including Security Assessment Plans (SAP)
• 3+ years of experience implementing security controls and policies, performing cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, and performing vulnerability analysis and remediation of networks, systems, and communications protocols
• Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, or virtualization
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, network architectures, including NIPR or SIPR networks, WLANS, and zero‑trust
• Experience with eMASS, including Security Plan development and hands‑on 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
• TS/SCI 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
• Ability to meet cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle
• Master’s degree
• CCNA or equivalent 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.

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work‑life programs
• Dependent care

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

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