Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your cybersecurity experience to protect and defend critical communications networks? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other requisite security requirements. We need your experience to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for securing a global communications network and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data to war fighters globally. Our team is seeking a highly skilled, experienced senior-level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting an enterprise-level program management office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, and will develop and implement security solutions in alignment with DoD security strategy.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity
Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Experience with the Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization process to manage and administer an authority to operate (ATO) to maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, and RMF requirements
Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists and ACAS scans
Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) or courses of action to remediate findings
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 transition requirements and planning of implementation strategies
Ability to collaborate with program management office representatives such as ISSM, ISSE, assessors, systems architects, and systems engineering, to manage accreditation
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Cybersecurity Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and continuous threat monitoring
Knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf networking equipment used for satellite communications systems
Knowledge of current or emerging industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity
Ability to decipher system or network designs, protocols, and physical configurations
Ability to conduct on-site security assessments and work cross-functionally with various teams
CISSP Certification

Responsibilities

Implement security solutions compliant with DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) directives.
Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
Assess cybersecurity requirements, develop courses of action and POA&Ms, and proactively engage with clients and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
Prepare reports to inform and advise senior technical staff and management both verbally and in writing.
Consistently coalesce with the systems security engineering team to prioritize and align system hardening activities to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
Lead tasks such as planning, execution, staff oversight, and status reporting, for an enterprise-level program management office.
Utilize strong leadership skills and work independence to work in a client-facing environment and mentor subordinate team members.
Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide viable cybersecurity solutions.