Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$69,300–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
69 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 Systems Engineer

The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer joins a team dedicated to safeguarding military cybersecurity posture by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust security strategies. This role involves troubleshooting complex challenges, performing risk and vulnerability assessments across networks, systems, and applications, and developing infrastructure controls. You will implement enhanced detection capabilities, improve event correlation in large enterprises, and leverage big data analytics to identify advanced threats. Key technical requirements include experience with Windows, Linux, cloud, and virtualization, as well as routers, switches, firewalls, and zero-trust architectures. You must demonstrate proficiency in Navy Risk Management Framework activities, eMASS, ACAS, and STIGing. The work focuses on protecting Navy missions by managing cybersecurity compliance, performing vulnerability remediation, and communicating technical complexities to diverse audiences, including senior management, within a defense context.

What you'll do

  • Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls to enhance detection and vulnerability capabilities.
  • Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
  • Use ACAS, STIGing, and scanning tools to assess security threats and implement controls.
  • Lead Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
  • Develop and maintain RMF artifacts, packages, and deliverables such as Security Assessment Plans.
  • Leverage big data analytics to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise.
  • Troubleshoot complex cybersecurity challenges using knowledge of policy, networks, and system infrastructure.
  • Process security packages through eMASS workflows and develop written security risks and mitigations.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • DoD 8140 Certification.
  • 3+ years of experience working with IT systems for a DoD or government agency.
  • 3+ years of experience leading Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and maintaining RMF artifacts.
  • 3+ years of experience implementing security controls, performing compliance testing, and conducting vulnerability analysis.
  • Experience with Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, routers, switches, firewalls, and NIPR/SIPR networks.
  • Experience with eMASS, including Security Plan development and processing packages through workflows.
  • TS/SCI clearance.

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