Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior
$99k - $225kBooz Allen Hamilton
Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior We’re looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to safeguard our nation. As a Systems Security and Network Security Engineer, you will identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solutions and security strategy. Your experience will help develop and implement security solutions that protect our military. On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cybersecurity policy, networks and system infrastructure, and risk management. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in ACAS, STIGs, and scanning, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. In this role, you’ll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands‑on support to critical mission areas. With mentorship, challenging hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. What You’ll Work On Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas. Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. You Have 7+ years of experience as a cyber engineer delivering RMF artifacts per DoDI 5000.01, DoDI 8570.1 and NIST SP 800‑53, including A&A activities across all stages. 5+ years of experience with ACAS, SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation, applying compensating controls through vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols. Experience with the system engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment for military systems, specifically C4I or unmanned system architectures. Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools. Experience with the development and maintenance of security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations. Ability to design, document, and implement secure network architectures, including VPN technologies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure communications protocols. Experience with multiple operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, macOS, Ubuntu, cloud, and virtualization. Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. DoD 8570 or 8140 IAM II or higher Certification such as SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP. Nice If You Have Experience with installation, programming, testing, and configuration management of operating systems and embedded systems, including automation technologies such as PowerShell, Evaluate‑STIG, eMASSter, Python, Ansible, or scripting. Experience with Navy‑specific platforms, systems engineering for C2 systems, defense communications systems, autonomous technologies, multi‑domain unmanned systems, or the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN). Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and related RTB requirements, including software‑based, hardware‑based, tactical, or enterprise. Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion. Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills. TS/SCI clearance. Master’s degree in a CS, Cybersecurity, or technical field preferred; Doctorate degree a plus. DoD 8570/8140 for IASAE Level 3 Certification such as CISSP‑ISSAP, CISSP‑ISSEP, or CCSP 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 The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by factors including location, education, skills, experience, and contract‑specific needs. Benefits The role offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Work Model Our people‑first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtually. Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: if 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 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 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton
$99k - $225k
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