Cybersecurity Hardware Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rome, NY
Salary
$61,900–$141,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Below market

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This role $101k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$195,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $101k versus about $169k 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 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Hardware Engineer, Mid

Join our dynamic team as a mid-level Cybersecurity Hardware Engineer, where you will collaborate closely with colleagues to assess and evaluate systems against stringent Department of Defense security requirements. Your daily tasks include developing testing methodologies based on vendor documentation, reviewing hardware description languages for potential threats, and conducting hands-on analysis to identify vulnerabilities in cross-domain systems. You will also contribute to the creation of detailed reports and brief stakeholders on your findings. Essential skills include experience with VHDL or OpenCL firmware programming, HDL verification techniques such as SystemVerilog, UVM, and OVM, and knowledge of FPGA devices like Xilinx and Intel. Additionally, familiarity with Linux operating systems, digital signal processing functions, and hardware testing equipment is required. This role demands a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within six months.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute testing methodologies for hardware-based cross-domain systems.
  • Identify potential threat vectors in hardware description language (HDL) documentation.
  • Assess security compliance of systems against DoD requirements through analysis.
  • Conduct hands-on testing to identify vulnerabilities and develop attack methodologies.
  • Create detailed reports on findings and brief stakeholders on identified issues.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years experience in electrical or computer engineering
  • Proficient in VHDL, OpenCL, and HDL verification techniques (SystemVerilog, OVM, UVM)
  • Experience with Linux OS implementation, FPGA devices, and higher-level code development
  • Ability to analyze technical documentation and execute test plans effectively
  • Secret clearance and eligibility for DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months
  • Knowledge of hardware testing equipment and digital board design for complex mixed-signal boards

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