Mission-Ready Cybersecurity Engineer – DoD/Space

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to protect on‑premises systems and support high‑visibility DoD and Space Force missions. You will implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for classified systems, support RMF package development, ATO sustainment, and continuous monitoring.

You will perform log analysis, incident response, and forensic activities, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with engineering, mission, and facility teams across client locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with 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.
• Nice to have: Experience with eMASS, XACTA, STIG Viewer, SCAP tools; scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash); DoD classified environments; TS/SCI clearance; certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, GSEC.

Responsibilities

• Support secure, on‑premises systems.
• Support high‑visibility DoD and U.S. Space Force missions, ensuring the protection and resilience of critical systems.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for on‑premises classified systems.
• Support RMF package development, ATO sustainment, and continuous monitoring.
• Perform log analysis, event triage, and defensive cyber operations.
• Support incident response, containment, and forensic activities.
• Maintain documentation, including POA&M, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with engineering, mission, and facility teams across client locations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

System security engineering

Defensive cyber operations

RMF

NIST 800-53

DoD standards

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM tools

Endpoint protections

Log platforms

Application security

Software security

DevSecOps

Code scanning tools

Windows hardening

Linux hardening

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to protect on‑premises systems and support high‑visibility DoD and Space Force missions. You will implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for classified systems, support RMF package development, ATO sustainment, and continuous monitoring.

You will perform log analysis, incident response, and forensic activities, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with engineering, mission, and facility teams across client locations.