Cyber Warfare Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rome, NY
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 29, 2026

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Similar $159k
This role $142k
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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $133,131–$185,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $159k 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 802 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cyber Warfare Engineer

As a Cyber Warfare Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and guidance regarding the cybersecurity aspects of weapon systems and space systems. You will work with internal programs and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats while developing cybersecurity solutions, best practices, and documentation such as procedures and reports. Your daily responsibilities include conducting threat analysis, mission-based risk assessments, and testing to identify vulnerabilities and develop exploits or attack methodologies. The role requires proficiency in penetration testing, cyber red teaming, and OT or embedded systems cybersecurity. You will utilize knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures while potentially applying concepts like Zero Trust and artificial intelligence. Key requirements include a Secret clearance, relevant certifications such as Security+, CPTS, PenTest+, or OSCP, and the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences across all warfighting domains.

What you'll do

  • Identify and mitigate cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting weapon and space systems.
  • Conduct mission-based cyber risk assessments and threat analyses for defense systems.
  • Develop and implement cybersecurity solutions, mitigations, and best practices based on industry standards.
  • Perform testing to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and engineer attack methodologies.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including procedures, plans, reports, and briefings.
  • Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for clients and stakeholders.
  • Advise partners and agencies on cyber issues related to weapon and space systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Secret clearance is required.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CPTS, PenTest+, or OSCP are required.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity including penetration testing, cyber red teaming, and OT or Embedded Systems cybersecurity.
  • Experience with complex systems including enterprise IT, OT, or Embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of cyber threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures related to weapon and space systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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