Mission Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rome, NY
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 43 days ago
Closes: Jul 23, 2026

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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 · Mission Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

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As a Mission Systems Cybersecurity Engineer on our dedicated team, you will leverage your expertise in conducting cybersecurity assessments and designing robust security solutions to protect critical defense platforms and cyber-physical systems. Your daily tasks include implementing countermeasures, detecting threats, and maintaining the overall cybersecurity posture of these complex systems through onsite assessments and collaboration with government stakeholders. You must have at least 3 years of experience with cyber-physical systems such as critical infrastructure or weapons systems, along with knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and electronic warfare capabilities. Familiarity with vulnerability assessments and technical documentation for high-profile defense programs is essential, alongside a Secret clearance and HS diploma or GED. Additional certifications like IAT III CISA, CISSP, or CASP are beneficial but not required.

Skills

Zero Trust Cybersecurity assessments Security design engineering Threat monitoring Critical infrastructure security Space mission systems security Weapons systems platforms security Vulnerability assessments Cyber resilience evaluations Electronic warfare capabilities IAT III CISA CISSP CASP Certification

What you'll do

Conduct cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities in critical defense platforms.
Design and implement security solutions using Zero Trust architecture principles for complex systems.
Monitor threat landscapes and deploy countermeasures to protect cyber-physical systems.
Collaborate with government stakeholders on technical reviews and documentation development.
Execute and report on vulnerability assessments and cyber resilience evaluations for high-visibility programs.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience with cyber-physical systems and Zero Trust architecture
Experience in technical reviews, working groups, and documentation for defense programs
Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting including vulnerability assessments
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED necessary

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