Cyber Systems Engineer

Cyber Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Cyber Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in integrating cybersecurity into every stage of the system development lifecycle, from concept to deployment. This position involves defining and refining technical and contractual cybersecurity requirements, conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities, and recommending effective mitigation strategies. The engineer will assess system architectures and designs for compliance with DoD standards, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and provide expertise in system hardening, vulnerability management, and configuration management. Additionally, the role requires clear communication of findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to ensure mission-critical objectives are met.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 4+ years of experience integrating cybersecurity into system development processes, including design, implementation, and testing phases
• Experience collaborating with systems engineers to ensure cybersecurity and resiliency are part of the entire development lifecycle
• Experience analyzing system designs, architectures, and implementations for vulnerabilities, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives and compliance standards
• Experience applying DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), managing Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and ACAS, and managing patching and configuration baselines
• Knowledge of RHEL and Windows Server environments, and developing, reviewing, and refining contract language to incorporate comprehensive cybersecurity requirements
• Ability to audit systems and processes, identify cybersecurity weaknesses, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAT Level III Certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience conducting technical audits of systems and processes, ensuring compliance with security standards and identifying areas for improvement
• Experience interpreting and analyzing network architecture diagrams and system configurations to identify potential vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of cyber resiliency strategies and how to integrate them into system design and operation
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or a related field
• CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certifications

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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.