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Booz Allen Hamilton · 1 week ago

Platform Cybersecurity Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $198K/yr

5+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is focused on securing critical infrastructure and is seeking a Platform Cybersecurity Engineer. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity assessments and security design engineering to protect defense platforms and ensure compliance with security frameworks.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct cybersecurity assessments

Design and implement security solutions for complex systems

Monitor threats to protect critical defense platforms

Oversee onsite security assessments

Work cross-functionally with government stakeholders

Implement countermeasures and maintain cybersecurity posture

Qualification

Risk Management FrameworkNIST SP 800-53 controlsZero Trust architectureCybersecurity assessmentsVulnerability assessmentsPenetration testingCyber resilience evaluationsSystems engineering processesIAT II certificationBachelor's degree

Required

5+ years of experience in an engineering, security, or IT field

Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity compliance processes

Experience supporting technical reviews, working groups, and documentation development for high-visibility defense programs

Experience with Zero Trust architecture principles, frameworks, and implementation within complex weapon or mission system environments

Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber resilience evaluations

Knowledge of systems engineering processes, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, or TRR, and integrating cybersecurity requirements, controls, and risk assessments throughout the system lifecycle

Ability to maintain cybersecurity posture documentation, participate in A&A activities, manage changes affecting system authorizations, coordinate across multiple engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams, and effectively communicate technical and risk-related information to stakeholders

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

IAT II certification such as CompTIA or ISC2