Mission Systems Cybersecurity Engineer
About the role
Provide technical expertise and guidance on the cybersecurity aspects of weapon systems and space systems. Work closely with other Booz Allen programs and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting mission success in all warfighting domains. Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, mitigations, and best practices for weapon and space systems. Conduct cyber threat analysis and mission-based cyber risk assessments for weapon and space systems. Provide cybersecurity recommendations and solutions for weapon and space systems, based on industry standards and best practices. Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including procedures, plans, reports, and briefings. Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external partners, including across Booz Allen, other government agencies, industry, and academia, on cybersecurity issues and initiatives related to weapon and space systems. Provide cybersecurity training and awareness for clients and other stakeholders. Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats in all warfighting domains. Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors into systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on the cybersecurity aspects of weapon systems and space systems.
- Work closely with other Booz Allen programs and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting mission success in all warfighting domains.
- Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, mitigations, and best practices for weapon and space systems.
- Conduct cyber threat analysis and mission-based cyber risk assessments for weapon and space systems.
- Provide cybersecurity recommendations and solutions for weapon and space systems, based on industry standards and best practices.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including procedures, plans, reports, and briefings.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including across Booz Allen, other government agencies, industry, and academia, on cybersecurity issues and initiatives related to weapon and space systems.
- Provide cybersecurity training and awareness for clients and other stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats in all warfighting domains.
- Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors into systems and networks, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies.
- Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Work without considerable direction.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity.
- Experience with cybersecurity principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices, including NIST, ISO, and CIS, and cybersecurity analysis, assessment, and mitigation for space systems and operations, using various tools and methods.
- Knowledge of weapon systems and operations, including their architecture, functions, and vulnerabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or Engineering.
- Certification such as Security+, CISM, CEH, or OSCP.
- Experience with cybersecurity in weapon systems or a related field.
- Experience working with a space defense team or government agencies on cybersecurity issues and initiatives related to space systems and operations.
- Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training and awareness for space defense personnel and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust and artificial intelligence.
- TS/SCI clearance.
Skills
- Advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge.
- Ability to apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Benefits
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Pay
The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).
Schedule
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. 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.