Cyber Test Engineer, Mid

About the role

Cybersecurity professionals are needed to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of Air Force clients. The role involves assessing systems based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls, focusing on filtering capabilities and data flows, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach
• Work with systems assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls
• Focus on filtering capabilities and data flows within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls
• Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within the skilled team

Requirements

• Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash, and automating basic tasks
• Experience with networking concepts
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology
• To obtain a DoD IAT Level II Compliant Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
• Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
• Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
• Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
• Knowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
• TS/SCI clearance

Skills

• Security+ CE Certification

Benefits

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. These include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Recognition awards acknowledge exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Employees may work remotely, at a Booz Allen facility, or at a customer facility, depending on the role.