Cyber Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Rome, NY
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103 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Cyber Test Engineer

As a Cyber Test Engineer, you will join a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems using a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of Air Force clients. You will focus on filtering capabilities and data flows within system architectures, specifically addressing Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls while ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls. Your daily work involves building capabilities through collaborative learning and technical execution. The role requires proficiency in the Linux command line, networking concepts, virtualization, and scripting using Ruby, Python, or Bash. Preferred skills include experience with penetration testing, adversarial emulation, and vulnerability assessment tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Security+ certification.

What you'll do

  • Test and evaluate systems using a Whitebox adversarial approach for DoD clients.
  • Assess system architectures based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls.
  • Evaluate filtering capabilities and data flows within system architectures.
  • Monitor and test Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls.
  • Automate basic tasks using Linux command line and scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash.
  • Analyze and execute technical test plans and procedures.
  • Identify cyber threats to harden systems against potential attacks.
  • Utilize vulnerability assessment tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, and Metasploit.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Linux command line and scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash.
  • Experience with networking concepts and virtualization.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Compliant Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date.
  • Experience analyzing/executing test plans, developing technical documentation, or penetration testing (preferred).
  • Master's degree.

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