DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF, IR & On-Prem

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support secure, on-premises systems and high‑visibility DoD missions. You will contribute to RMF package development, ATO sustainment, continuous monitoring, and defensive cyber operations across client facilities.

The role requires 3+ years in cybersecurity or related fields, experience with RMF/NIST 800-53, vulnerability scanners, SIEM, and code security. A Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree are required; TS/SCI a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, system security engineering, or defensive cyber operations.
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with vulnerability scanners, SIEM tools, endpoint protections, or log platforms.
• Experience with application security or software security engineering.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps best practices.
• Knowledge of code scanning tools.
• Ability to secure and harden Windows or Linux systems.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support secure, on-premises systems and DoD missions, ensuring protection of critical systems.
• Perform log analysis, event triage, and defensive cyber operations.
• Assist incident response, containment, and forensic activities.
• Maintain documentation, including POA&Ms, SOPs, and configuration baselines.

Skills

RMF & NIST 800-53

Vulnerability Scanners

SIEM Tools

Application Security

DevSecOps

Code Scanning

Windows/Linux Hardening

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support secure, on-premises systems and high‑visibility DoD missions. You will contribute to RMF package development, ATO sustainment, continuous monitoring, and defensive cyber operations across client facilities.

The role requires 3+ years in cybersecurity or related fields, experience with RMF/NIST 800-53, vulnerability scanners, SIEM, and code security. A Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree are required; TS/SCI a plus.