Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 15 days ago $99,000–$225,000 / year
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As a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer on our dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding military operations by identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats through the implementation of robust security solutions. Your daily tasks will include assessing vulnerabilities using tools like ACAS and STIGs, developing RMF artifacts according to DoDI guidelines, and implementing compensating controls based on vulnerability analysis. You’ll also work closely with Navy missions, providing hands-on support for critical systems such as C4I or unmanned architectures. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in system engineering lifecycles, secure network architecture design, and digital engineering tools. Proficiency in multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms, is essential, along with a Secret clearance and relevant certifications like CISSP.

Skills

ACAS STIGs RMF NIST SP 800-53 DoDI 5000.01 DoDI 8570.1 VPN firewalls IDS/IPS Windows Linux Ubuntu Python Ansible PowerShell eMASSter DISN Cross Domain Solutions Tactical Cross Domain Solutions Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement security solutions to protect military systems from cyber threats.
  • Assess vulnerabilities using ACAS, SCAP, STIGs, and recommend compensating controls.
  • Document and design secure network architectures including firewalls and secure communications protocols.
  • Evaluate security risks and develop mitigation strategies for military C4I or unmanned system architectures.
  • Maintain compliance with RMF artifacts and NIST SP 800-53 standards across all stages of A&A activities.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and RMF artifacts development for military systems.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with ACAS, SCAP, STIGs, and hardening implementation.
  • Experience in the system engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis and technical documentation.
  • Ability to design and implement secure network architectures using various security technologies.
  • Secret clearance and DoD 8570 or 8140 IAM II certification such as CISSP.

Market check

Salary context

This $99,000–$225,000 range sits above 57% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$114,050–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,777–$175,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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 627 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 614 roles with salary data.

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