Cyber Security Engineer

The Opportunity

Support secure, on premises systems. Support high‑visibility DoD and U.S. Space Force missions, ensuring the protection and resilience of critical systems. Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for on premises classified systems. Support RMF package development, ATO sustainment, and continuous monitoring. Perform log analysis, event triage, and defensive cyber operations. Support incident response, containment, and forensic activities. Maintain documentation including POA&Ms, SOPs, and configuration baselines.

Collaborate with engineering, mission, and facility teams across client locations. This position is located in Aurora and Colorado Springs, CO.

• 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity, system security engineering, or defensive cyber operations
• Experience with RMF, NIST 80053, and DoD cybersecurity standards
• Experience with vulnerability scanners, SIEM tools, endpoint protections, or log platforms
• Experience with application security or software security engineering
• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  best practices
• Knowledge of code scanning tools such as SAST or DAST
• Ability to secure and harden Windows or Linux systems
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with eMASS, XACTA, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
• Experience with scripting, including Python, Power Shell, or Bash
• Experience in classified environments and the DoD network
• Ability to conduct vulnerability scanning, STIG hardening, and remediation tracking
• TS/SCI clearance
• Cybersecurity certifications, including Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, GSEC, or similar

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.

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 $86,800.00 to $ (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.

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.