Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$86,900–$198,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Sep 23, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $142k
$74k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$192,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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 695 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 685 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer

As a Cybersecurity Engineer at our DoD project, you will collaborate with operational teams to design secure systems that protect warfighter communications from advanced cyber threats. Your daily tasks include recommending and implementing new security policies, reviewing metrics for policy effectiveness, resolving complex customer service tickets, and testing and integrating email security components. You’ll work closely with a team of experts, vendors, and client stakeholders to identify the best tools and techniques for secure IT solutions. Key skills required are experience in designing and operating cybersecurity solutions, developing technical documentation, and implementing network architectures. Familiarity with SMTP protocols, DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification, and Microsoft Azure environments is essential. Additional knowledge of RedHat administration, BIND, Bash, and Perl scripting will be beneficial as you integrate secure practices like zero-day threat detection and cloud service provider integration into critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure systems to protect DoD against advanced cyber threats.
  • Recommend, test, and integrate new email security components for enhanced protection.
  • Review metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security policies.
  • Resolve complex customer service tickets related to cybersecurity issues.
  • Coordinate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders to identify optimal security solutions.
  • Integrate secure practices such as zero-day threat detection and anti-spoofing protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Experience designing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity solutions for complex systems.
  • Proficient in developing technical documentation such as test plans, SOPs, and TTPs.
  • Knowledge of network architectures, SMTP protocols, and associated security measures.
  • HS diploma or GED required; DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification mandatory.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure environments and automation preferred.
  • Familiarity with RedHat administration, BIND, Bash, and Perl scripting beneficial.

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