Cyber Test Engineer, Mid
The Opportunity:
- Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems for the DoD in support of our Air Force clients.
- Work with systems that are assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls.
- Filter capabilities and data flows such as low levels within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls.
- Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within our skilled team.
You Have:
- Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, and Bash, and automating basic tasks
- Experience with networking concepts
- Experience with virtualization
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology
- Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date
Nice If You Have:
- Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
- Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
- Experience with penetration testing or threat emulation
- Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
- Knowledge of cyber threats and how to harden a system to prevent them
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master's degree
- OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification
Clearance:
- Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
- At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.
- Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
- Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
- Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
- We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
- Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
- The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
- This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
- As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud.
- 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.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
- AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.
- However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.
- As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
- Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote:
- If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid:
- If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite:
- If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.