Cybersecurity Engineer

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture and you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber engineering skills to design and develop secure systems for defense clients? We’re looking for an engineer who can create solutions that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats.

About the role

As a cybersecurity engineer, you’ll coordinate work with multiple government groups, contractor partners, and program office representatives to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client's IT needs and future goals into a plan that enables secure and effective solutions. You’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Create secure systems for defense clients to withstand advanced cyber threats
• Coordinate with government groups, contractor partners, and program office representatives
• Identify and implement tools and techniques to meet client IT needs and future goals
• Investigate new techniques and industry trends
• Lead network design efforts, providing alternatives and customizing solutions
• Balance security and mission needs

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations and solution implementation
• Ability to work with development teams to select appropriate controls
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAM II or higher Certification (e.g., Security+, CISM, or CISSP) within 6 months of start date

Qualifications

• Experience developing SSP or ATO packages for systems deployed in a Microsoft Azure DoD Cloud environment
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or a technical field (preferred); Doctorate degree (a plus)
• Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Service Provider Certification
• DoD Directive 8570.01-M for IASAE Level 3 Certification (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP)

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

• Remote: Occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility may be required.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

Our people-first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtually. Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.