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# Cyber Test Engineer, Mid

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $61,900 - $141,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ruby, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Test Execution Engine, Tripwire, Wireshark, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Metasploit, Cybercrime, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cyber-test-engineer-mid-ny--21d33b43-a1a7-41e6-b158-0d1d4f0ca9ea

## About the Role

Testing, Testing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Problem Solving Skills, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Access Control, Air Force, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, * Experience with Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python, and Bash, and automating basic tasks

 * Experience with networking concepts
 * Experience with virtualization
 * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or information technology
 * Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
 * Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
 * Experience with penetration testing or threat emulation
 * Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
 * Knowledge of cyber threats and how to harden a system to prevent them
 * Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * 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 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. Filter 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.