Cyber Operations Engineer

Job Number : R0226642

Cyber Operations Engineer

The Opportunity :

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We're looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in enterprise vulnerability management programs across cloud-based infrastructures and impact our nation's defense.

In this role, you'll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You will leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to our customer's mission area.

This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to adequately assess and inform operators and senior leadership or commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for identifying, analyzing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities in alignment with DoD cybersecurity standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Your role will be vital in the development of operation plans to support command and control.

If you want to be in the fight-working shoulder to shoulder with our customers - influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have :

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations

3+ years of experience as a STIG Manager Administrator

3+ years of experience scripting a programming language such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Experience with vulnerability management monitoring activities using AWS Inspector, Neuvector, STIGs, or ACAS, including Tenable.sc or Nessus

Experience implementing and evaluating NIST SP 800-53 security controls and supporting RMF processes

Experience with compliance systems such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools

Knowledge of how to interpret and apply STIGs to support secure configuration baselines, remediation plans, and POA&M lifecycle management

Active TS / SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 Certification such as CISSP, CASP+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Nice If You Have :

Experience implementing and configuring STIG Manager for a new environment

Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security or similar orchestration tools

Experience with technical writing

Ability to create and maintain vulnerability dashboards, compliance reports, and audit-ready documentation

Possession of excellent writing and communication skills to support findings, reports, and remediation plans

TS / SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor's degree in an IT or Cybersecurity field

AWS Security or Cloud Security Certification

Clearance :

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS / SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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

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Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.