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# University - Cybersecurity Test Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $55,200.0 - $126,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Macintosh Computers, Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Biometrics, Burp Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, White-Box Testing, Systems Analysis, Internet Security, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Linux Distribution, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Tripwire, Wireshark, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, SC Clearance, Ethereal, Metasploit, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/university-cybersecurity-test-engineer-ny--f12985c9-eee5-460d-90cb-7ee5284fcf10

## About the Role

* Experience in cybersecurity, including in an academic environment
 * Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model
 * Knowledge of virtualization
 * Knowledge of Linux distributions, including basic administration and configuration
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Summer 2028

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with programming in C, C++, Bash, Python, or Java
 * Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
 * Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
 * Knowledge ofcurrent cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
 * Secret clearance, Access Control, Air Force, Apple Macs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Biometrics, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Security, Internet Security, Java, Leadership, Linux Distributions, Linux Operating System, Metasploit, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Secret Clearance, Security Attacks, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Virtualization, White Box Testing, Wireshark (Ethereal), Work From Home

## 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 Air Force clients. Work with systems that are assessed based on the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Raise the Bar (RTB) security control requirements with a focus on the filtering capabilities and low-level data flows within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls (MAC) and Discretionary Access Controls (DAC). Build capabilities by learning from the expertise of others within a skilled team.


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