Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Sep 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $114k
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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$202,612 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $173k 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 667 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

As a senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a dedicated team supporting mission-critical intelligence systems for national-security clients. Your daily responsibilities include conducting cybersecurity assessments aligned with RMF standards, developing SOPs and training materials, evaluating system architectures to identify vulnerabilities, and managing virtualization environments like Kubernetes. You will also automate testing workflows using Python and PowerShell, collaborate with DevOps teams on secure design principles, and generate comprehensive documentation for mission readiness. The role requires 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity within classified environments, expertise in NIST SP 800-53 controls customization, familiarity with Linux distributions, and strong communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

  • Conduct cybersecurity and technical assessments to deliver RMF-aligned findings.
  • Evaluate system architectures for vulnerabilities and modernization opportunities.
  • Develop SOPs, training documentation, and self-help materials for secure practices.
  • Support virtualization environments like Kubernetes with lifecycle management tasks.
  • Automate testing and monitoring workflows using Python and PowerShell scripts.
  • Collaborate on secure design principles with DevOps teams in AWS environments.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity within classified environments.
  • Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities using RMF-aligned methods.
  • Customize NIST SP 800-53 controls for complex system architectures.
  • Experience with containerization platforms like Kubernetes and AWS.
  • Scripting and automation skills using Python and PowerShell.
  • Generate SOPs, system documentation, and technical artifacts.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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