Booz Allen

CybersecurityEngineer,Mid

$99–99k Fort Meade, Maryland, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid at Booz Allen. Skills: Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Authority to Operate. Implement security solutions. Apply advanced skills”

What You'll Achieve.

Protect and defend critical communications networks; Develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies; Enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance; Secure a global communications network; Facilitate continuous, uninterrupted operation; Transport and disseminate data to warfighters globally; Maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, and RMF requirements; Manage and administer an Authority to Operate (ATO)

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solve complex cybersecurity challenges; Remediate findings

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance, Security investigation, Eligibility requirements for access to classified information, Identity verification process, Biometrics and artificial intelligence for identity verification, On camera during interviews and assessments, Use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity, Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialist, 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, Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree, Cybersecurity Certification

Nice to Have

Experience with cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and continuous threat monitoring, Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), 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, Top Secret clearance, CISSP Certification

What You'll Do.

Implement security solutions

Apply advanced skills

Assess cybersecurity requirements

Develop courses of action

Coalesce with systems security engineering team

Prioritize system hardening activities

Mitigate system vulnerabilities

Lead program management office tasks

Mentor subordinate team members

Understand client needs

Provide cybersecurity solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with program management office representatives; Coalesce with systems security engineering team; Work cross-functionally with various teams

Communication Scope

Prepare reports to inform and advise senior technical staff and management both verbally and in writing

Process & Methodology

Lead tasks such as planning, Execution oversight, Staff oversight, Status reporting

Full Job Description

Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid **The Opportunity:** 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 warfighters globally. Our team is seeking a highly skilled, experienced 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. **What You 'll Work On: ** * 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 independence to work in a client-facing environment and me

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