University - Cybersecurity Specialist
Booz Allen Hamilton•San Diego, CA
•$53,000 - $108,000•Remote
About The Position
As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will support cybersecurity operations that protect systems, data, and mission‑critical environments. You will help evaluate system security posture, identify vulnerabilities, assist with remediation activities, and contribute to security compliance processes. Your work enables secure system operations across client environments and provides hands‑on exposure to cybersecurity engineering, RMF standards, and enterprise security best practices.
Requirements
- Experience in cybersecurity, including in an academic environment
- Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model
- Knowledge of virtualization
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field by Summer 2027
Nice To Haves
- Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts
- Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity operations to protect systems, data, and mission-critical environments.
- Evaluate system security posture.
- Identify vulnerabilities.
- Assist with remediation activities.
- Contribute to security compliance processes.
- Enable secure system operations across client environments.
- Gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity engineering, RMF standards, and enterprise security best practices.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
