Cybersecurity and RMF Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Sep 23, 2026

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Below market

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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 743 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity and RMF Engineer, Mid

As a Mid-level Cybersecurity and RMF Engineer on our dedicated team supporting the U.S. Air Force, you will lead risk assessments and vulnerability management across network, system, and application domains, leveraging big data analytics to identify advanced threats. You’ll collaborate with development teams to implement security controls in IL5-ready environments, ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust principles, and other critical standards. Your expertise will be crucial for securing Air Force human capital systems, requiring proficiency in low-code/no-code systems, secure cloud practices, and experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM. Ideal candidates also have a background in DevSecOps pipeline security tools and certifications like CISSP or DoD 8570 IAM II.

What you'll do

  • Lead risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
  • Manage the development and implementation of security solutions for Air Force systems.
  • Oversee the research of technology trends to enhance security measures continuously.
  • Assess security threats using expertise in low-code/no-code systems and protocols.
  • Implement infrastructure controls based on RMF and NIST 800-53 standards.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of RMF and NIST 800-53 experience in cybersecurity.
  • Experience as ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM with secure architecture implementation.
  • Ability to work with development teams on control selection and continuous monitoring.
  • Secret clearance required for the position.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, ATO packages, and POA&M tracking.

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