Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $69,300–$158,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 28, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

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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 systems. Your role involves assessing security threats, implementing infrastructure controls, and recommending the best solutions to protect Navy missions. You’ll leverage your expertise in ACAS, STIGing, and scanning to lead RMF activities, develop security plans, and maintain compliance with cybersecurity policies using tools like eMASS and Xacta. Additionally, you will work on vulnerability analysis, remediation of networks, and communication protocols while ensuring adherence to DoD standards. This position requires a deep understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux, cloud environments, and virtualization technologies, along with the ability to communicate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

ACAS STIG eMASS Xacta DevSecOps CI/CD Windows Linux VMware Network Engineering Web Application Firewalls Intrusion Prevention Systems Vulnerability Scanners Penetration Testing Tools RMF A&A SAP Security Assessment Plans Boundary Diagrams Data Flow Diagrams DoD 8140 Certification

What you'll do

Identify and assess security threats using ACAS, STIGing, and scanning tools.
Develop and implement security solutions to protect military systems and networks.
Lead the RMF process, including A&A activities and maintenance of RMF artifacts.
Perform vulnerability analysis and remediation on networks, systems, and protocols.
Assist with generating security policies and evaluating assessment documentation in eMASS.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in IT systems for DoD or government agency
3+ years leading Navy RMF, including A&A activities and RMF artifact development
Expertise in implementing security controls, policies, and compliance testing
Experience with operating systems (Windows, Linux), cloud, virtualization, eMASS, Xacta
TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140 Certification required
Ability to devise client deliverables, communicate results, and lead project completion

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