Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Cybersecurity Test Engineer to work with Air Force clients in the Department of Defense. You will join a team applying a Whitebox adversarial approach to test and evaluate systems, focusing on filtering capabilities, data flows, and access controls within their architecture.
What You'll Do
- Test and evaluate systems using a Whitebox adversarial approach
- Analyze and assess filtering capabilities and data flows within system architecture
- Work with systems assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls
- Build your capabilities by learning from the expertise of others on the team
What We're Looking For
- Experience with the Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash and automating basic tasks
- Experience with networking concepts
- Experience with virtualization
- Active Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date
Nice to Have
- Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
- Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
- Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
- Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
- Knowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
- OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification
Technical Stack
- Linux, Ruby, Python, Bash
- Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, Metasploit
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers focused on delivering results for DoD clients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD)
- Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Work-life programs and dependent care support
- Recognition awards program
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
Booz Allen Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer committed to a people-first culture that celebrates contributions, provides opportunities, and supports total well-being. 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.





