Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for a Cybersecurity Test Engineer to join our team in support of Air Force clients. In this role, you will collaborate to test and evaluate Department of Defense systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach, focusing on filtering capabilities and data flows within the system architecture, including Mandatory and Discretionary Access Controls.

What You'll Do

• Test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD.
• Work with systems assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls.
• Focus on filtering capabilities and data flows within the system architecture.
• Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within the team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with 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 mission-driven work.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD).
• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.

Work Mode

This position follows a hybrid work model.

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.