Cyber Warfare Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
Locations San Antonio, Texas, US Posted 62 days ago $86,800–$198,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Cyber Warfare Engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a mission-focused team to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks, developing innovative solutions to complex cybersecurity challenges. Your daily tasks include conducting reconnaissance, collecting open-source intelligence, and performing penetration testing using advanced engineering skills. You’ll work independently while also mentoring junior members, applying extensive technical expertise with tools like Python, C/C++, Java, PowerShell, and Bash scripting. This role requires experience in red team operations, risk frameworks such as NIST RMF and MITRE ATT&CK, and virtual machine environments for testing. The position supports national security by advancing cutting-edge cyber capabilities to protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats.

Skills

Python C/C++ Java PowerShell Bash VirtualBox VMware Parallels NIST Risk Management Framework MITRE ATT&CK D3FEND Diamond Model CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Conduct reconnaissance and collect open-source intelligence to identify potential threat vectors.
  • Analyze systems and networks to develop innovative attack methodologies and exploit vulnerabilities.
  • Mentor team members and provide guidance on advanced cyber warfare techniques.
  • Evaluate and impact system security by developing and deploying exploit payloads and backdoors.
  • Perform penetration testing and red or purple team operations to enhance cybersecurity measures.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques.
  • 5+ years of experience in penetration testing or red/purple team operations.
  • 3+ years of programming experience in Python, C/C++, Java, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
  • Extensive knowledge of risk frameworks like NIST RMF, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and Diamond Model.
  • TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Experience with cyber physical systems, architectures, and protocols.

Market check

Salary context

This $86,800–$198,000 range sits above 33% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,040–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$138,600–$184,325

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 616 roles with salary data.

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