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# Cyber Test Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Emulators, White-Box Testing, Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ruby, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Streaming, Test Execution Engine, Tripwire, Wireshark, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Metasploit, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18008023?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18008023%2FCyber-Test-Engineer-Texas-San-Antonio

## About the Role

* 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

Nice If You Have:

 * 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 Metasploit
 * Master's degree
 * OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification

## Description

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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