As a Senior Satellite Communications Systems Security Engineer, you will join a dedicated team of communications and systems engineers to enhance the security of national-level satellite communication systems. Your daily responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, developing test strategies for STIG requirements, performing vulnerability management using automated tools, and creating documentation for RMF accreditations. You will also brief leadership on technical security postures and advise on mitigating future threats. The role requires expertise in implementing and validating STIGs, executing IAVM actions, deploying ESS, ACAS, and CMRS, and reviewing cybersecurity change requests to ensure compliance with RMF standards for DoD systems. Proficiency in Windows/Linux administration, VM management, and big data analytics is essential, along with a Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification.
Skills
STIG
IAVM
RMF
Cisco
Routers
Switches
ActiveDirectory
Windows
Linux
VMware
HyperV
ACAS
CMRS
ESS
SecurityTechnicalImplementationGuides
PlanOfActionAndMilestones
Cybersecurity
Networking
What you'll do
Identify and assess vulnerabilities in satellite communications systems.
Develop and implement security solutions to protect military infrastructure.
Create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for compliance.
Perform periodic self-assessments of systems to ensure STIG compliance.
Conduct Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities and develop responses.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience implementing and validating STIGs and conducting system self-assessments.
7+ years of expertise in executing IAVM actions, analyzing IA vulnerabilities, and developing compliant engineering responses.
Proficient in deploying ESS, ACAS, CMRS, analyzing ACAS scans, and creating remediation strategies.
Extensive experience reviewing cybersecurity change requests to ensure operational availability and compliance.
Knowledge of RMF and its application to networks and IT systems, including Cisco routers, switches, Active Directory, and access control.
Top Secret clearance and Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering required.
Ability to manage users in Windows/Linux environments and administer VMs in VMware/Hyper-V.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
12%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$118,250–$205,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,575–$190,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 616 roles with salary data.