Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below market

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This role $114k
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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $141,887–$195,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $168k 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

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Engineer

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to securing and hardening tactical and deployed systems for the United States Army. You will identify cyber postures, assess vulnerabilities, and implement security solutions across classified and unclassified environments to ensure mission success. Your daily responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in physical, virtual, and cloud environments while managing system updates and documentation. You will perform Nessus scans for vulnerability assessments and apply Secure Technical Implementation Guides to RHEL and Windows systems. The role requires proficiency in RHEL 8 and 9, virtualization technologies like VMWare and KVM, and automation tools including Bash, Python, and Ansible. Additionally, you will utilize security tools such as ACAS Security Center and Nessus while managing containerization via Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

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 the organization's cyber posture.
  • Conduct monthly Nessus scans for vulnerability assessments and submit detailed reports of findings.
  • Implement Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on RHEL and Windows systems while documenting all changes.
  • Install and configure Linux-based applications such as NGINX, MediaMTX, and Redis DB.
  • Develop scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible to automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Maintain technical documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Manage system licensing and register systems on the Red Hat customer portal.

What we're looking for

  • 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 using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
  • Knowledge of system hardening, security best practices, and 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.
  • Knowledge of containerization such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
  • Secret clearance, HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in science and Red Hat Engineer Certification (preferred).

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