
Platform Cybersecurity Engineer
at Booz Allen Hamilton
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- Compensation
- $86,800 – $198,000 USD
- City
- McLean
- Country
- United States
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Platform Cybersecurity Engineer responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions for cyber-physical and OT systems in defense and critical infrastructure. You will conduct cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring to protect defense platforms and complex environments. You will oversee on-site security assessments and work cross-functionally with government stakeholders, applying cybersecurity requirements across the system lifecycle. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a Secret clearance, with a focus on securing national infrastructure.
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
A robust cybersecurity framework is essential for safeguarding critical systems and enabling government agencies to achieve their missions. But how can an organization ensure its security measures keep pace with evolving threats? Developing the right security architecture for disparate environments demands a mix of technical expertise and strategic foresight. That's why we need you, an OT security engineer who knows how to craft and implement comprehensive security solutions for complex systems.
As an OT security engineer on our team, you’ll use your skills in conducting cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring to protect critical defense platforms and cyber-physical systems. Your thorough understanding of system designs, protocols, and physical configurations will guide you as you implement countermeasures, detect threats, and maintain the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems. You'll oversee onsite security assessments and work cross-functionally with government stakeholders using your expertise and industry knowledge.
Work with us as we secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with cyber physical systems, such as critical infrastructure, space mission systems, or weapons systems platforms
Experience supporting technical reviews, working groups, and documentation development for high-visibility defense programs
Knowledge of cyber test planning, execution, and reporting, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cyber resilience evaluations
Knowledge of systems engineering processes, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, or TRR, and integrating cybersecurity requirements, controls, and risk assessments throughout the system lifecycle
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Zero Trust architecture principles, frameworks, and implementation within complex weapon or mission system environments
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Master's degree
IAT III Certification, such as CISA, CISSP, or CASP Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
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
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
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Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
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