Cyber Test Engineer

Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of our Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls. Focus on filtering capabilities and data flows such as low levels, within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls. Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within our skilled team.

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Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) of cybersecurity requirements and test results

Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash, and automating basic tasks

Experience with networking concepts

Experience with virtualization

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree

DoD IAT Level II Compliant Certification, such as Security+ CE Certification, or DoD IAT Level III Compliant Certification

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 Met asploit

Master's degree

OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN 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.

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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.