Cyber System Engineer

Cyber System Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience as a systems security and network security engineer. You can identify the capability needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will meet the needs of our clients. 

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

What You’ll Work On: 

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. 
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• 4+ years of experience developing, securing, or engineering software systems within classified DoD environments
• Experience with secure coding practices, code review techniques, and common software vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 and CWE/SANS
• Experience implementing security controls across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity engineering policies
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C#
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity
• DoD 8140 baseline Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or DoD Cyber Workforce Framework Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience supporting software assurance, code analysis, and ATO packages for DoD or Air Force systems
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, and tools such as GitLab CI, SonarQube, or Checkmarx
• Experience collaborating with developers, system engineers, and ISSOs to ensure compliance with RMF and STIG requirements
• Knowledge of static and dynamic code analysis techniques and secure software design principles
• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Information Assurance
• CSSLP, GWEB, or AWS Certified Security Certifications

Clearance:

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.

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.