OT Cyber Defense Engineer for Critical Infrastructure

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an OT security engineer to protect critical defense platforms and cyber-physical systems across complex environments. You will conduct cybersecurity assessments, implement security designs, and monitor threats to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture for government missions.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's degree. Onsite work in McLean, VA with collaboration across government stakeholders is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with cyber-physical systems such as critical infrastructure, space mission systems, or weapon systems platforms.
• Experience supporting technical reviews, working groups, and documentation development for high-visibility defense programs.
• Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber resilience evaluations.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes such as SRR, PDR, CDR, or TRR, and integrating cybersecurity requirements, controls, and risk assessments throughout the system lifecycle.
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and threat monitoring to protect defense platforms and cyber-physical systems.
• Oversee onsite security assessments and coordinate with government stakeholders.
• Develop and implement security countermeasures and risk mitigation across complex environments.

Skills

Cyber-physical systems experience

Defense program documentation

Cyber test planning

Systems engineering integration

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an OT security engineer to protect critical defense platforms and cyber-physical systems across complex environments. You will conduct cybersecurity assessments, implement security designs, and monitor threats to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture for government missions.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's degree. Onsite work in McLean, VA with collaboration across government stakeholders is expected.