Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

The Opportunity:  

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture—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 help develop secure systems and designs for DoD clients? We’re looking for an engineer who can create solutions for our Army and other Service clients that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats.

As a cyber security engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with the DoD to discover their cyber risks, understand policies and requirements, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and other details from Vendor and DoD System Engineer SMEs and designers to identify and assess potential vulnerabilities and evaluate requirements compliance. Then, you’ll advise your clients regarding corrective actions via technical exchange meetings, assessment reports, presentations, white papers, and milestone reviews.

You will provide and tailor authoritative security requirements for the client solution, understand system functionality, interfaces, and architecture, and be aware of and incorporate client issues, concerns, and risks, and understand the cyber requirements for the project. You will also work with stakeholders to advise on cyber security aspects of system design issues and technologies.

Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can expand your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration.

Work with us to secure our clients’ systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience with security tools, hardware and software security implementation, protocols, and cryptographic techniques or tools

• 2+ years of experience with the design, development, or review of cyber systems design artifacts, such as Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), requirements, system architectures to provide expert guidance and analysis of both hardware and software security

• 2+ years of experience working with Army, DoD, NIST, NIAP, or Common Criteria security requirements

• Experience with working in a team environment developing or assessing hardware, software, or firmware-based designs

• Experience with reviewing and creating documentation and diagrams in support of validation, certification, or accreditation

• Knowledge of high assurance COMSEC, cross-domain, RMF, NIAP, or NIST evaluation, assessment, or validation processes and requirements

• ​Ability to work on projects with a variety of participants to analyze and communicate complex technical challenges to both technical and non-technical clients and stakeholders

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with direct high assurance certification support

• Experience with security processing architectures and security-relevant components, including applying familiarity of network architectures, protocols, and appliances, cryptographic algorithms, services, and modules, TEMPEST or QUADRANT, enterprise key management infrastructure or quantum resistant cryptography

• DoDI 8570 Level II certification such as Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), CISM, CISSP, GIAC-GSLC, or CASP 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

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

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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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.