Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Role:

Manages the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of security-related programs and initiatives. Assesses the costs associated with potential threats and solutions required to eliminate or minimize threats. Applies advanced theories, principles, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Leads the development of solutions to highly complex problems. Generally, works with wide latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Holds responsibility for the supervision and development of first-level Supervisors and Managers.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience implementing risk management methodologies contained in best practice documentation, such as NIST SP 800-30, SP 800-53, SP 800-128, SP 800-160, SP 800-171, or CIS benchmarks, in support of system security configurations, practices, and oversight

• 3 years of experience providing cybersecurity leadership as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and interfacing with internal and external SMEs, such as PMs, Cyber Assessors, and AOs

• Experience with control implementations associated with RMF, FedRAMP, ICD 503, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of IT solutions to achieve system authorizations

• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls within AWS cloud, containerized, CI/CD pipeline, and agile development environments

• Experience developing and reviewing ATO authorization packages in Xacta or eMASS

• Experience in analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results and implementing mitigations

• Experience performing audit log reviews to detect anomalous behavior in information systems and networks, and overseeing continuous monitoring activities

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science

• DoD 8570 IAT III or IAM III level Certification, such as CISSP Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tools

• Experience with cyber tools, such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer

• Ability to work through challenging security requirements to maintain compliance

• Possession of excellent organizational and presentation skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Top Secret clearance

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.