Cyber Warfare Engineer

Job Number: R0228759

Cyber Warfare Engineer

Key Role:

Conducts testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in systems and networks, develops exploits, and engineers attack methodologies. Applies advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction. Mentors and may supervise team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting a DoD or government organization as an exploitation analyst, supporting cybersecurity red teams, and executing red team events
• Experience working in a security operations center or cyber operations environment and actively engaging with incident response activities, including analysis of artifacts, writing incident reports, and triaging of security events
• Experience with threat detection, cyber kill chains, vulnerability exploitation and management, TTPs, and endpoint detection and response
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, GitHub, Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell to create scripts, queries, and analytics
• Ability to use threat intelligence data to inform planning and exercises, and use threat intelligence data to inform exercise planning and recommend security enhancements and hardening
• Ability to write succinct briefings, presentations, and reports to convey analysis, devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 cybersecurity Certification, including Security+ Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with event correlation analysis, alert triage, log integrity checks, anomaly detection, performance validation, processing account requests, auditing group memberships, and reviewing account changes, assuring adherence to media
• Experience performing vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols
• Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools
• Knowledge of systems engineering and information technology, cloud architecture, and virtualization
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, direct development of RMF artifacts, and deliverables across all Steps
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Evaluate-STIG, and SCAP
• Ability to learn new technologies and implement updated rigorous security controls, and articulate industry best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and trends
• Bachelor's degree
• CEH, OSCP, GCTH, GCTI, or GCIH 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 $86,900.00 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.