Mid Cyber Test Engineer – DoD Security & Testing

Booz Allen Hamilton; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cyber Test Engineer, Mid to join our team supporting DoD and Air Force clients. You will test and evaluate systems, assess security controls, and learn from a skilled team to build capabilities across the architecture, including access controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, scripting, and collaboration, with travel up to 25%, potential for security clearances, and opportunities to contribute to mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux command line and scripting (Ruby, Python, Bash).
• Experience with networking concepts.
• Experience with virtualization.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED with 5+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT, or Bachelor's with 2+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT.
• Ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II Compliant Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate DoD systems for Air Force clients.
• Collaborate with a team to assess systems based on NIST 800-53 controls.
• Build capabilities by learning from team and applying expertise.

Skills

Linux CLI

Scripting: Ruby/Python/Bash

Networking concepts

Virtualization

Security clearance

DoD IAT II readiness

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years cybersecurity/IT

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years cybersecurity/IT

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cyber Test Engineer, Mid to join our team supporting DoD and Air Force clients. You will test and evaluate systems, assess security controls, and learn from a skilled team to build capabilities across the architecture, including access controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, scripting, and collaboration, with travel up to 25%, potential for security clearances, and opportunities to contribute to mission-critical projects.