Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead

Position Overview

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead and cyber mission specialist at Booz Allen, you will leverage your cybersecurity expertise and deep understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to harden systems and assess vulnerabilities for mission-critical systems supporting the Air Force and Space Force. In this role you will evaluate potential weaknesses, conduct vulnerability assessments, and guide clients through strategic security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential weaknesses and the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions.
• Harden systems by conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
• Develop System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and accreditation artifacts.
• Advise clients through presentations, whitepapers, and defining strategic milestones.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in RMF and cybersecurity operations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system security engineering, including applying STIGs.
• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing security solutions for SCI environments.
• Proven experience conducting security assessments, documenting actions, and validating accreditation under RMF.
• Skilled in developing System Security Plans (SSPs), POAMs, and accreditation artifacts.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, HBSSS, or Splunk.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Ability to design and implement secure architectures for SCI environments.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cyber range design, implementation, and operations including realistic threat simulations.
• Experience preparing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools for security tasks (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Ansible).
• Familiarity with SATCOM or tactical network security.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP, CEH, GSEC or similar certifications).

Benefits & Perks

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits available.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care options offered.
• Recognition awards program that acknowledges exceptional performance.
• Competitive total compensation package with a projected range of $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 annually.