Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems and tools to automate complex cyber activities .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions for cybersecurity compliance, with a strong understanding of frameworks such as CMMC and NIST 800-171. Capable of mentoring team members while translating complex security requirements into effective workflows.

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CMMC ComplianceNIST 800-171 KnowledgeCybersecurity Automation DevelopmentREST API IntegrationPublic Trust Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance FrameworksAutomation DesignControl Inheritance KnowledgeEvidence CollectionTechnical Requirement Translation

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

GitJiraServiceNowCloud APIsEnterprise Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust

Industry Keywords

DoD Security ControlsSSPsPOA&MsAudit LogsShared Responsibility Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems and tools to automate complex cyber activities
Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Work without considerable direction
Mentor and supervise team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with CMMC, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, DoD security controls, or cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Experience developing automation for cybersecurity, compliance, cloud governance, or infrastructure operations
Experience integrating REST APIs, Git repositories, Jira, ServiceNow, cloud APIs, or enterprise systems
Knowledge of SSPs, control inheritance, POA&Ms, evidence collection, system boundaries, and shared responsibility models
Ability to translate complex security and compliance requirements into repeatable workflows and technical requirements
Ability to design automation that produces traceable outputs, source citations, audit logs, and human review checkpoints
Ability to work with read-only access to code, SSPs, account metadata, configuration data, and security tooling
Public Trust
Bachelor’s degree
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values