Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer:

The Opportunity:

A robust cybersecurity framework is essential for safeguarding critical systems and enabling government agencies to achieve their missions. But how can an organization ensure its security measures keep pace with evolving threats? Developing the right security architecture for disparate environments demands a mix of technical expertise and strategic foresight. That's why we need you, an Operational Technology (OT) security engineer who knows how to craft and implement comprehensive security solutions for complex systems.

As an OT security engineer on our team, you’ll use your skills in conducting cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring to protect critical defense platforms and cyber-physical systems. Your thorough understanding of system designs, protocols, and physical configurations will guide you as you implement countermeasures, detect threats, and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. You'll oversee onsite security assessments and work cross-functionally with government stakeholders using your expertise and industry knowledge.

Work with us as we secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering, security, or IT field
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity compliance processes
• Experience supporting technical reviews, working groups, and documentation development for high-visibility defense programs
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture principles, frameworks, and implementation within complex weapon or mission system environments
• Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber resilience evaluations
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, or TRR, and integrating cybersecurity requirements, controls, and risk assessments throughout the system lifecycle
• Ability to maintain cybersecurity posture documentation, participate in A&A activities, manage changes affecting system authorizations, coordinate across multiple engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams, and effectively communicate technical and risk-related information to stakeholders
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting or advising on cyber-related cost estimates, schedules, and technical baselines within acquisition or PMO environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master's degree
• IAT Level III Certification such as CISA, CISSP, 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.