Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
39 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
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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

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The Cyber Security Engineer joins a team supporting the United States Army to develop and implement security solutions for tactical and deployed systems. You will troubleshoot complex challenges, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend security strategies to ensure mission success in classified and unclassified environments. Daily responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. You will apply patches, conduct Nessus scans, and manage software like NGINX and Redis DB. Key technologies include RHEL 8 and 9, VMWare, KVM, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. You will utilize Bash, Python, and Ansible for automation while ensuring systems maintain an Authority to Operate via the Risk Management Framework. This role requires a Secret clearance and expertise in system hardening and networking.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL Python Bash Ansible Docker Kubernetes Podman VMWare KVM Nessus NGINX Redis CI/CD DevSecOps IPv4 SSH Firewalls RMF ACAS STIG

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
  • Apply system updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain a secure cyber posture.
  • Conduct monthly Nessus scans for vulnerability assessments and submit detailed reports of findings.
  • Apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides to RHEL and Windows systems and document all changes.
  • Install and configure Linux-based applications including NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.
  • Design and maintain a reliable cyber posture across classified and unclassified systems.
  • Write and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Use scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator.
  • Experience with RHEL-8 and 9.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, and KVM.
  • Experience with shell scripting and automation such as Bash, Python, and Ansible.
  • Knowledge of system hardening, networking concepts including IPv4, SSH, and Firewalls.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and cyber security tools including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner.
  • Secret clearance.

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