University - Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Rome, NY

7d•$55,200 - $126,000•Remote

About The Position

Collaborate with a team of creative problem-solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Raise the Bar (RTB) security control requirements with a focus on the filtering capabilities and low-level data flows within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls (MAC) and Discretionary Access Controls (DAC). Build capabilities by learning from the expertise of others within a skilled team.

Requirements

Experience in cybersecurity, including in an academic environment
Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model
Knowledge of virtualization
Knowledge of Linux distributions, including basic administration and configuration
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Summer 2028

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming in C, C++, Bash, Python, or Java
Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
Knowledge of current cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach.
Assess systems based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Raise the Bar (RTB) security control requirements.
Focus on filtering capabilities and low-level data flows within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls (MAC) and Discretionary Access Controls (DAC).
Build capabilities by learning from the expertise of others within a skilled team.