Systems Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
California, MDLexington Park, MD
Salary
$69,300–$158,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 22, 2026

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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 · Systems Security Engineer

The Systems Security Engineer joins a team dedicated to securing unmanned systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. In this role, you will identify necessary tools, configurations, and applications to assess vulnerabilities and recommend security strategies for mission-critical systems in contested environments. Your daily responsibilities include troubleshooting complex communication architectures, implementing infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, and performing risk assessments across network, system, and application areas. You will leverage big data analytics to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise. Required skills include experience with vulnerability scanning, knowledge of NIST and RMF frameworks, and a CompTIA Security+ Certification. Preferred technical expertise includes ACAS, Nessus, STIG, SCAP, and knowledge of IP networking and RF links to ensure cyber compliance for weapons and unmanned systems.

What you'll do

  • Identify tools, configurations, and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend security strategies.
  • Develop and implement security solutions to safeguard mission-critical systems from cyber threats.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges regarding communications architectures, network devices, and applications.
  • Research and develop new security solutions based on technology trends and market research.
  • Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls for unmanned systems.
  • Implement cybersecurity controls including enhanced detection, vulnerability capabilities, and event correlation.
  • Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
  • Leverage big data analytics to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and DoN policy, including NIST and RMF.
  • Ability to interpret scan results and apply remediations.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.
  • Experience with cybersecurity assessments of weapons and unmanned systems, including ACAS, Nessus, and STIG or SCAP (preferred).
  • Knowledge of unmanned systems communication protocols, including IP networking and RF links (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, CS, or a related technical field.

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