Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live today High trust

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $114k
$54k $213k
below market most similar roles pay here above market

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$195,700 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 904 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Booz Allen Hamilton

At a glance

TL;DR · Cyber Security Engineer

The Cyber Security Engineer joins a team supporting the United States Army to develop and implement security solutions for tactical and deployed systems. This role involves identifying cyber postures, assessing vulnerabilities, and recommending security strategies to ensure mission success in classified and unclassified environments. Day-to-day 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 system licensing while using shell scripting to automate tasks. Key technologies include RHEL 8 and 9, VMWare, KVM, Bash, Python, Ansible, Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. You will also utilize ACAS Security Center, STIG Viewer, and NGINX to maintain a reliable cyber posture and ensure systems achieve an Authority to Operate via the Risk Management Framework.

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.
  • Write and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Design and maintain a reliable cyber posture across classified and unclassified systems.
  • Use scripting techniques to automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies.

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 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.
  • Knowledge of containerization such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
  • Secret clearance and HS diploma or GED are required.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (preferred).
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in science (preferred).
  • Red Hat Engineer Certification (preferred).

More like this

Similar roles

Cyber Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Fort Belvoir, VA 26 days ago $69,400–$158,000
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

Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Charleston, SC 68 days ago $69,400–$158,000
Cybersecurity Engineering Network Security Vulnerability Assessment Infrastructure Controls Big Data Analytics Information Assurance Security+ TS/SCI Risk Mitigation
10+ yrs exp

Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

San Diego, CA 68 days ago $69,300–$158,000
Risk Management Framework (RMF) ACAS STIG eMASS DevSecOps Vulnerability Assessment Network Security Windows Linux Firewalls Intrusion Prevention Systems Virtualization Cloud CCNA Big Data Analytics NIPR SIPR Zero-Trust
3+ yrs exp

Cyber Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD +1 34 days ago $86,900–$198,000
RMF STIGs ACAS Nessus Python PowerShell SCAP SIEM EDR eMASS NIST SP 800-53 GRC Vulnerability Management Security Architecture Continuous Monitoring cyber‑hardening
8+ yrs exp

Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton

Chantilly, VA 33 days ago $86,800–$198,000
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Windows AWS VMWare KVM Docker Podman Kubernetes Shell Scripting CI/CD DevOps IPv4 SSH Firewalls ACAS SCAP Nessus Risk Management Framework (RMF)
10+ yrs exp

Network Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Dahlgren, VA 24 days ago $69,300–$158,000
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ubuntu Microsoft Windows HP-UX UNIX Solaris VMWare KVM TCP/IP Firewalls SSH ACAS Nessus STIGs RMF CI/CD DevSecOps Honeypots