Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cybersecurity and software engineering that will safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of software applications and tools. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience in software development, you’ll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact our Navy's mission-critical networks by securing our infrastructure. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect our Navy for the better.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead and support the integration of cybersecurity into systems engineering processes, ensuring security is considered throughout the system lifecycle.

• Lead the flow of cybersecurity engineering requirements from stakeholder requirements, through top-level requirements, all the way down to implementable cybersecurity requirements.

• Lead and manage all events that align with the systems engineering V-model, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all phases from concept to deployment, including requirements definition, design reviews, integration, verification and validation (V&V), test readiness reviews, and production readiness reviews.

• Perform system engineering tasks related to the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification, and validation.

• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to develop and implement cybersecurity requirements and ensure compliance with DoD directives.

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats.

• Provide expertise in the development and maintenance of security architectures and frameworks.

• Support the development and execution of test plans and procedures to validate system security requirements.

• Engage with stakeholders to identify and roadmap new cybersecurity capabilities and enhancements.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 5 years of experience with engineering architecture and the systems development lifecycle (SDLC)

• 5 years of experience with requirements identification, engaging with stakeholders, and road mapping new capabilities

• 5 years of experience with analyzing technical and policy documentation for DoD organizations and implementing DoD directives

• Experience with Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements

• Experience with researching, analyzing, installing, and testing security updates and patches, troubleshooting issues, and reporting findings

• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems engineering, interoperability, and digitalization of information technology

• Ability to work individually and on a collaborative team, to investigate and resolve issues that span multiple applications or technologies and require involvement from technical personnel across multiple organizations

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• DoD 8140 IAT II Certification, including CompTIA Security

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with network and host-based IDS, IPS, firewall, proxy, and SIEM systems, including configuring and analyzing network defense systems, performing host, network, and log analysis, using network tools such as Anti-Virus, Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, Active Directory, Web Proxies, SIEMs, Email security, Vulnerability Assessment tools, and implementing Defense in Depth principles and practices

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

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.

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.

Salary : $84,600 - $193,000