Senior Cybersecurity Network Engineer for Space Defense

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Network Engineer to support major defense programs and space-related systems. You will guide sustainment, security, and optimization of mission networks, and work with government customers to deploy space sensing capabilities.

You will also help manage cyber risk, architecture assessments, and secure data transport. The role demands deep knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, DoD 8140 certifications, and the ability to brief leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing input to RMF process and documentation.
• Experience executing architecture-focused Cyber Risk Assessments or performing technical analysis of cybersecurity architectures.
• Experience developing threat scenarios to support Cyber Tabletop exercises.
• Experience with network engineering solutions such as routers, firewalls, switches, and SDN.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and translate technical requirements to non-technical audiences.
• DoD 8140 Intermediate Certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GICSP, or SSCP.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineer experience

RMF input experience

Cyber risk assessments

Threat scenarios

Network engineering tech

Cybersecurity concepts & protocols

Brief senior leaders

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Master's degree in Engineering/IT (plus)

DoD 8140 Intermediate Certifications

Tools

Routers

Firewalls

Switches

Next-gen firewalls

Software-defined networking

Virtual networks

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Network Engineer to support major defense programs and space-related systems. You will guide sustainment, security, and optimization of mission networks, and work with government customers to deploy space sensing capabilities.

You will also help manage cyber risk, architecture assessments, and secure data transport. The role demands deep knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, DoD 8140 certifications, and the ability to brief leaders.