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# Cyber Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,900 - $198,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Security, IT Management, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Diagrams, Windows PowerShell, Security Content Automation Protocol, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, RSA Archer Platform, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cyber-engineer-mclean-va--a1d4c182-fb28-427a-bfb2-41fac8868c64

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience with cybersecurity engineering supporting enterprise IT or mission systems
 * 5+ years of experience implementing RMF controls, STIGs, secure architectures, or cyber-hardening efforts across multi-vendor environments, supporting system ATO processes, and creating artifacts, control implementation details, and POA&Ms
 * Experience using eMASS or GRC platforms to document security controls, manage RMF artifacts, track POA&Ms, and support authorization activities, and developing or reviewing security architectures, system or network diagrams, data flows, security boundaries, and cybersecurity requirements
 * Experience performing or supporting vulnerability management, including ACAS or Nessus scanning, vulnerability analysis, remediation, mitigation, and validation, developing and maintaining secure configuration baselines, and translating cybersecurity requirements into technical implementation and hardening activities
 * Experience supporting DoW cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring, including security assessments, configuration compliance, vulnerability remediation, and risk management
 * Experience with scripting or automation, including PowerShell and Python, to support cybersecurity engineering, configuration management, remediation, or compliance validation, and enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as ACAS or Nessus, SCAP, SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability management
 * Knowledge of DoW RMF, A&A processes, NIST SP 800-53, defense STIGs, and DoW cybersecurity policies and standards
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or Engineering
 * Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * CISSP, SecurityX, CCSP, CISM, and GIAC Certifications
 * DoW 8140-aligned Cybersecurity Certification

## Description

Design and implement cybersecurity engineering solutions, secure configurations, and risk mitigation activities across complex network systems. Ensure systems meet organizational and regulatory cyber requirements. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.