Remote Cybersecurity Engineer — DoD Space Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support DoD missions, focusing on space sensing capabilities and mission-ready architectures. You will test, analyze, and validate systems while coordinating with Booz Allen teams and military customers.

The role emphasizes applying risk-based frameworks, developing threat scenarios, and ensuring cyber test criteria align with mission needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience in DoD space programs (including space, ground, hardware)
• Experience contributing to RMF process activities and documentation
• Experience planning and executing MBCRA and MBRA-C cyber risk assessments

Responsibilities

• Test, analyze, evaluate, and verify space-related systems for mission readiness
• Identify urgent mitigations early in development to meet mission needs
• Collaborate with Booz Allen and military customers to deliver advanced engineering solutions

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Risk management

Threat modeling

Test planning

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Security+ Certification

CISSP/ISSEP/ISSAP (Level III)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support DoD missions, focusing on space sensing capabilities and mission-ready architectures. You will test, analyze, and validate systems while coordinating with Booz Allen teams and military customers.

The role emphasizes applying risk-based frameworks, developing threat scenarios, and ensuring cyber test criteria align with mission needs.