Mission-Critical Undersea Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity and systems security analysis for U.S. Navy afloat and undersea platforms.

You will design, assess, and implement cybersecurity solutions across the system lifecycle, including supporting integration, testing, operations, and sustainment activities. You will analyze vulnerabilities, perform risk mitigation planning aligned with DoD and Navy requirements, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and contribute

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems security engineering, cybersecurity, software engineering, or network security.
• 3+ years of experience in Navy acquisition or In-service programs.
• Knowledge of information security systems engineering principles, cybersecurity fundamentals, and DoD mission needs.
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as LAN, WAN, bandwidth management, network protocols, and directory services.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop system security solutions throughout the lifecycle, including integration, testing, operations, and maintenance.
• Evaluate system vulnerabilities, perform security assessments, and support risk mitigation planning aligned with DoD and Navy requirements.
• Apply knowledge of cybersecurity engineering principles, network security, protocols such as TCP, IP, DHCP, and DNS, and network design processes.
• Support systems security testing and evaluation, reviewing design artifacts and identifying security gaps.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations based on threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to achieve secure system configurations and resilient architectures.
• Contribute to documentation, briefs, and technical reports supporting system accreditation and cyber readiness.

Skills

Systems security engineering

Cybersecurity

Network security

DoD Navy experience

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

DoD IAT Level II Certification

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity and systems security analysis for U.S. Navy afloat and undersea platforms.

You will design, assess, and implement cybersecurity solutions across the system lifecycle, including supporting integration, testing, operations, and sustainment activities. You will analyze vulnerabilities, perform risk mitigation planning aligned with DoD and Navy requirements, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and contribute