Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid

Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your cybersecurity experience to protect and defend critical communications networks? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other requisite security requirements. We need your experience to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for securing a global communications network and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data to warfighters globally.

Our team is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting an enterprise-level program management office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and will develop and implement security solutions in alignment with DoD security strategy.

What You'll Work On:

• Implement security solutions compliant with DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) directives.

• Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

• Assess cybersecurity requirements, develop courses of action and POA&Ms, and proactively engage with clients and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement effective solutions.

• Prepare reports to inform and advise senior technical staff and management both verbally and in writing.

• Consistently coalesce with the systems security engineering team to prioritize and align system hardening activities to mitigate system vulnerabilities.

• Lead tasks such as planning, execution, staff oversight, and status reporting for an enterprise-level program management office.

• Utilize strong leadership skills and independence to work in a client-facing environment and mentor subordinate team members.

• Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide viable cybersecurity solutions.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity

• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialist

• Experience with the Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization process to manage and administer an Authority to Operate (ATO) to maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, and RMF requirements

• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists and ACAS scans

• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) or courses of action to remediate findings

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 transition requirements and planning of implementation strategies

• Ability to collaborate with program management office representatives such as ISSM, ISSE, assessors, systems architects, and systems engineering to manage accreditation

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• Cybersecurity Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and continuous threat monitoring

• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

• Knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf networking equipment used for satellite communications systems

• Knowledge of current or emerging industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity

• Ability to decipher system or network designs, protocols, and physical configurations

• Ability to conduct on-site security assessments and work cross-functionally with various teams

• Top Secret clearance

• CISSP 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

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.