Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your Risk Management Framework (RMF) knowledge for the Air Force and Space Force.  

In this role, you’ll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You will leverage your cybersecurity expertise to harden systems, conduct vulnerability assessments, and bolster the organization's security posture.

This is an opportunity to use your experience to assess the entire threat landscape. Then you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems and critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and RMF.   

If you want to be in the fight, working shoulder to shoulder with our mission partner, securing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.   

Join us. The world can’t wait.   

You Have:   

• 4+ years of experience with cyber security or information assurance
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience preparing and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
• Experience conducting security assessments, documenting actions, and validating accreditation under RMF
• Experience as an ISSM
• Experience with eMASS or Xacta
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.