Undersea Systems Security Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Undersea Systems Security Engineer to advance cybersecurity and system security for U.S. Navy afloat and undersea platforms based in the Washington, DC area.

You will apply modern systems security engineering practices across the system lifecycle, from design and development to testing, deployment, and sustainment, helping strengthen resilience of critical naval systems. The role involves analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, conducting security assessments,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in systems security engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years in Navy acquisition or in-service programs.
• Knowledge of DoD information security systems engineering and RMF basics.
• Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop system security solutions across the lifecycle.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, perform security assessments, and support risk mitigation.
• Apply cybersecurity engineering principles and network security knowledge.
• Support testing, accreditation reviews, and secure configurations.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure resilient architectures.
• Contribute to documentation and technical reports supporting cyber readiness.

Skills

Systems security engineering

Cybersecurity

Software engineering

Network security

Navy acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

DoD IAT Level II Certification

Job description

Undersea Systems Security Engineer The Opportunity:

Join our team as a Systems Security Engineer supporting cybersecurity and systems security analysis for U.S. Navy afloat and undersea platforms. You will help design, assess, and implement cybersecurity solutions across the system lifecycle, including supporting integration, testing, operations, and sustainment activities. In this role, you’ll apply modern systems security engineering practices, analyze vulnerabilities, and recommend mission-focused solutions that strengthen the resilience of critical naval systems.

What You’ll Work On:

• 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.

You Have:

• 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
• Ability to assess security system designs and support systems engineering processes
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering
• DoD IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Navy afloat systems
• Experience with RMF policies and procedures for Navy systems
• Experience with Zero Trust implementation in DoD systems and software
• Knowledge of Navy afloat cybersecurity challenges
• Master’s degree in a technical field
• DoD IAT Level III Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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