Cyber Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, and risk mitigation activities across complex network systems .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, including implementing RMF controls, secure architectures, and vulnerability management. Proficient in using eMASS or GRC platforms for documentation and compliance, with a strong ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into actionable solutions.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringRMF Controls ImplementationVulnerability ManagementEMASS or GRC PlatformsSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringRMF ControlsVulnerability ManagementSecure ArchitecturesScriptingPowerShellPythonACASNessusSCAP

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingTeam Supervision

Tools & Technologies

EMASSGRC PlatformsSIEMEDRContinuous Monitoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CertificationCISSPSecurityXCCSPCISMGIAC Certifications

Industry Keywords

DoW Cybersecurity ComplianceNIST SP 800-53Defense STIGsDoW RMFA & A Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, and risk mitigation activities across complex network systems
Ensure systems meet organizational and regulatory cyber requirements
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Work without considerable direction
Mentor and supervise team members
Implement RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, and cyber-hardening efforts across multi-vendor environments
Support system ATO processes and cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring
Document security controls, RMF artifacts, POA & Ms, and authorization activities using eMASS or GRC platforms
Perform vulnerability management, including scanning, analysis, remediation, mitigation, and validation
Develop and maintain secure configuration baselines
Translate cybersecurity requirements into technical implementation and hardening activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience with cybersecurity engineering supporting enterprise IT or mission systems
5+ years of experience implementing RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, or cyber-hardening efforts across multi-vendor environments
Experience supporting system ATO processes and creating artifacts, control implementation details, and POA & Ms
Experience using eMASS or GRC platforms to document security controls, manage RMF artifacts, track POA & Ms, and support authorization activities
Experience developing or reviewing security architectures, system or network diagrams, data flows, security boundaries, and cybersecurity requirements
Experience performing or supporting vulnerability management, including ACAS or Nessus scanning, vulnerability analysis, remediation, mitigation, and validation
Experience developing and maintaining secure configuration baselines
Experience translating cybersecurity requirements into technical implementation and hardening activities
Experience supporting DoW cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring
Experience with scripting or automation, including PowerShell and Python
Experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as ACAS or Nessus, SCAP, SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability management
Knowledge of DoW RMF, A & A processes, NIST SP 800-53, defense STIGs, and DoW cybersecurity policies and standards
Secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or Engineering
Security+ Certification
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice to have: CISSP, SecurityX, CCSP, CISM, and GIAC Certifications
Nice to have: DoW 8140-aligned Cybersecurity Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Total compensation package
Identity verification process to protect against identity fraud