Cybersecurity Engineer, Junior

Cybersecurity Engineer, Junior

The Opportunity:

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for a cyber mission specialist like you to apply your skills in security implementation and development and impact our nation’s critical infrastructure.  In this role, you’ll be counted on to help understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You’ll work with your team to leverage cyberspace operations systems to develop solutions aligned to our nation's security.    

This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis skills to adequately assess and inform operators and senior leadership and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for our client. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control.  If you want to be in the fight–working shoulder to shoulder with our industry clients–influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.   

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:  

• Experience with programming or scripting languages C/C++, PowerShell, and Python

• Knowledge of general computer systems, information security software and hardware components, network systems, databases, or information security safeguards 

• Knowledge of information system security principles, approaches, and technologies

• Ability to break down complex information technology systems, including cloud, servers, firewalls, routers, and switches

• Ability to communicate technical details to various levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Winter 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with analyzing network configurations and network architecture diagrams

• Experience working on major DoD space programs

• Possession of excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills

• Secret clearance

• Master's degree

• Security+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $51,600.00 to $106,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.