Cyber Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Sep 7, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k
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This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$191,893 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $167k 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 702 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 693 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Systems Engineer

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As a Cyber Systems Engineer at our company, you will join a dynamic team focused on delivering secure systems to support critical missions. Your role involves coordinating with various teams to design and implement robust cybersecurity solutions that meet the client’s needs while balancing security requirements and operational effectiveness. You’ll engage in requirements analysis, architecture design, technology assessment, and metrics development, applying advanced methods to solve complex technical challenges. Additionally, you will provide operational support by testing tools and resolving issues with vendors, ensuring seamless transitions into live environments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or management for cyber operations, expertise in computer networking and software development lifecycles, and a strong background in managing complex projects from concept to delivery. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and programming languages like C++, Python, or Assembly is beneficial.

Skills

Kubernetes Docker Python C C++ Assembly Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Agile Scrum DevOps AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Develop secure system solutions by identifying the right mix of tools and techniques.
  • Lead team through critical system design, balancing security with mission needs.
  • Apply advanced methods to investigate complex project requirements and specifications.
  • Provide operational support including tool testing and issue resolution coordination.
  • Conduct architecture analysis and metrics development for technical projects.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for technical projects in cyber operations.
  • Proven ability to manage complex technical projects from concept through delivery.
  • Expertise in testing and evaluating cybersecurity tools, capabilities, and networks.
  • Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders to define project goals and requirements.
  • Knowledge of computer networking, operating systems, and software development lifecycle.
  • Bachelor's degree required; preference for Electrical or Computer Engineering.

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