Cyber Systems Engineer

$84,600 - $193,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cyber Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in integrating cybersecurity into every stage of the system development lifecycle, from concept to deployment. This position involves defining and refining technical and contractual cybersecurity requirements, conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities, and recommending effective mitigation strategies. The engineer will assess system architectures and designs for compliance with DoD standards, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and provide expertise in system hardening, vulnerability management, and configuration management. Additionally, the role requires clear communication of findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders to ensure mission-critical objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cybersecurity into system development processes, including design, implementation, and testing phases.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure cybersecurity and resiliency are part of the entire development lifecycle.
• Analyze system designs, architectures, and implementations for vulnerabilities, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives and compliance standards.
• Apply DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), manage Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Utilize vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and ACAS, and manage patching and configuration baselines.
• Audit systems and processes, identify cybersecurity weaknesses, and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience integrating cybersecurity into system development processes.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and ACAS.
• Knowledge of RHEL and Windows Server environments.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAT Level III Certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience conducting technical audits of systems and processes.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing network architecture diagrams and system configurations.
• Knowledge of cyber resiliency strategies.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or a related field.
• CISSP, CEH, or AWS Certifications.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program.