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: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Oct 21, 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, you will join the team to protect military infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security strategies. You will perform risk and vulnerability assessments across networks, systems, and applications while developing infrastructure controls to enhance detection capabilities and event correlation. Your daily work involves troubleshooting complex challenges using your knowledge of cybersecurity policy, network infrastructure, and risk management. To succeed, you must utilize tools such as ACAS, STIGing, eMASS, and big data analytics to identify advanced threats. The role requires proficiency in the Risk Management Framework, configuration management, and patching. You will communicate technical complexities to diverse audiences while managing tasks from inception to completion. Essential skills include experience with Linux and Windows administration, DevSecOps integration, and network engineering tools like firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.

Skills

RMF ACAS STIGing eMASS DevSecOps Network Security System Administration Windows Linux Firewalls Intrusion Prevention Systems Big Data Analytics Configuration Management Data Flow Diagrams Boundary Diagrams Systems Development Lifecycle

What you'll do

Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls to enhance detection and vulnerability capabilities.
Manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and maintain associated documentation for DoD projects.
Use ACAS, STIGing, and scanning tools to assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.
Process security packages through eMASS workflows while developing risk mitigations and recommendations.
Analyze big data and security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
Develop and implement technical solutions to protect military systems and network infrastructure.
Communicate complex cybersecurity risks and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

DoD 8140 Certification.
3+ years of experience leading Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for DoD or DoW projects.
Experience performing vulnerability and compliance scanning, device configuration, and network monitoring using industry-standard tools.
Experience implementing security controls, policies, patching, and configuration management.
Experience using eMASS to process packages, evaluate documentation, and develop risk mitigations.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor's degree.