Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cybersecurity and security engineering that will safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military. On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cybersecurity policy, networks and system infrastructure, and risk management. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in ACAS, STIGs, and scanning, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. In this role, you’ll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands-on support to critical mission areas. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we secure and protect our military’s cybersecurity posture for the better.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as a cyber engineer delivering RMF artifacts per DoDI 5000.01, DoDI 8570.1 and NIST SP 800-53, including A&A activities across all stages
5+ years of experience with ACAS, SCAP, STIG, and hardening implementation, applying compensating controls through vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols
Experience with the system engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment for military systems, specifically C4I or unmanned system architectures
Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools
Experience with the development and maintenance of security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations
Ability to design, document, and implement secure network architectures, including VPN technologies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure communications protocols
Experience with multiple operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, MacOS, Ubuntu, cloud, and virtualization
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
DoD 8570 or 8140 IAM II or higher Certification such as SecurityX, CISM, or CISSP

Nice To Haves

Experience with installation, programming, testing, and configuration management of operating systems and embedded systems, including automation technologies such as PowerShell, Evaluate-STIG, eMASSter, Python, Ansible, or scripting
Experience with Navy-specific platforms, systems engineering for C2 systems, defense communications systems, autonomous technologies, multi-domain unmanned systems, or the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)
Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and related RTB requirements, including software-based, hardware-based, tactical, or enterprise
Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in a CS, Cybersecurity, or technical field preferred; Doctorate degree a plus
DoD 8570/8140 for IASAE Level 3 Certification such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification

Responsibilities

Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.