Cyber Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDMcLean, VA
Salary
$86,900–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 21, 2026

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This role $142k
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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $126,200–$177,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1240 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 817 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Engineer

As a Cyber Engineer, you will design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, and risk mitigation activities across complex network systems while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. You will work independently to develop innovative solutions, mentor team members, and manage the full lifecycle of security architecture, including creating artifacts, tracking POA&Ms, and performing vulnerability management. The role requires expertise in RMF controls, STIGs, and secure architectures within multi-vendor environments. Key technical skills include using eMASS or GRC platforms, conducting ACAS or Nessus scans, and utilizing SCAP, SIEM, and EDR technologies. You will also leverage PowerShell and Python for automation and configuration management. The work involves solving complex security problems by translating requirements into technical hardening activities while adhering to NIST SP 800-53 standards and Department of Defense policies.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions and secure configurations across complex network systems.
  • Implement RMF controls, STIGs, and cyber-hardening efforts to support system authorization processes.
  • Manage security artifacts, POA&Ms, and compliance documentation using eMASS or other GRC platforms.
  • Develop and review security architectures, network diagrams, data flows, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Perform vulnerability management including scanning with ACAS or Nessus and executing remediation actions.
  • Create and maintain secure configuration baselines to translate requirements into technical hardening activities.
  • Automate cybersecurity tasks, configuration management, and compliance validation using PowerShell and Python.
  • Mentor and supervise team members while working independently to solve complex security problems.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience with cybersecurity engineering supporting enterprise IT or mission systems.
  • 5+ years of experience implementing RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, and cyber-hardening efforts in multi-vendor environments.
  • Experience using eMASS or GRC platforms to manage RMF artifacts, track POA&Ms, and develop security architectures.
  • Experience performing vulnerability management using ACAS or Nessus, including analysis, remediation, and maintaining configuration baselines.
  • Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell and Python for cybersecurity engineering and compliance validation.
  • Knowledge of DoW RMF, A&A processes, NIST SP 800-53, defense STIGs, and related policies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or Engineering and Security+ Certification.
  • Secret clearance.

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