Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead
Listed on 2025-12-05
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Overview
Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead –
The Opportunity:
As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We are looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your RMF knowledge for the Air Force and Space Force.
In this role, you'll understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You will leverage your cybersecurity expertise to harden systems, conduct vulnerability assessments, and bolster the organization's security posture. This is an opportunity to assess the entire threat landscape and guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones.
You’ll translate security concepts so clients can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems and infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and RMF. If you want to be in the fight, working shoulder to shoulder with our mission partner to secure the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.
Join us. The world can t wait.
8+ years of experience in system security engineering, including applying STIGs
5+ years of experience developing and implementing material and non-material system security solutions for SCI environments
Experience conducting security assessments, documenting actions, and validating accreditation under RMF
Experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and accreditation artifacts
Experience with cybersecurity tools, including ACAS, HBSS, or Splunk
Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies
Ability to design and implement secure architectures for SCI environments
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor s degree
Experience with cyber range design, implementation, and operations, including realistic threat simulations
Experience preparing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
Experience with scripting and automation tools for security tasks, including Power Shell, Python, or Ansible
Knowledge of SATCOM or tactical network security
Possession of excellent technical writing skills
DoD 8140 IAM Level III Certification, including CISSP, CISM, CAP, CEH, GSEC, or related Certification
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 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…
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