Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 22 days ago $69,300$158,000 / year

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As a Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst at this leading defense contractor, you will join a dedicated team focused on safeguarding military operations by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending robust security strategies. Your daily tasks will include assessing security threats using tools like ACAS and STIGs, implementing infrastructure controls, and supporting critical mission areas with hands-on risk management expertise. You’ll leverage your experience in RMF, A&A activities, and cybersecurity compliance testing to develop and maintain comprehensive security plans and artifacts. Proficiency in operating systems such as Windows and Linux, along with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and virtualization, is essential. Additionally, you should possess the ability to integrate security into DevOps pipelines, automate processes, and deploy cutting-edge cybersecurity tools to address both tactical and strategic risks.

Skills

ACAS STIG eMASS DevSecOps CI/CD Automation Network Engineering Windows Linux Vulnerability Scanners Intrusion Prevention Systems Web Application Firewalls Penetration Testing RMF A&A Security Assessment Plans Boundary Diagrams Data Flow Diagrams

What you'll do

  • Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges using knowledge of policy, networks, and system infrastructure.
  • Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls for Navy missions.
  • Develop and maintain RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables across all steps, including SAPs.
  • Implement security controls and policies, performing compliance testing with industry-standard tools.
  • Conduct vulnerability analysis and remediation on networks, systems, and communications protocols.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in DoD or government agency IT systems
  • Expertise in Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
  • Proficiency in implementing security controls, policies, and compliance testing
  • Experience with operating systems like Windows, Linux, cloud, and virtualization
  • TS/SCI clearance and HS diploma or GED required
  • DoD 8140 Certification mandatory

Market check

Salary context

This $69,300–$158,000 range sits above 9% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,675$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 627 open roles on FindRole.

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

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