Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, Mid

At Booz Allen Hamilton, this on-site role supports the testing and evaluation of cross-domain hardware and software systems against defined security requirements aligned with strict DoD needs. You will work in a team environment to uncover vulnerabilities and threat vectors, then translate hands-on findings into actionable reporting for stakeholders.

Role Summary

Collaborate to test and evaluate systems for security compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and threat vectors for cross-domain hardware/software systems to meet strict DoD requirements. Contribute to testing methodology development, assess hardware description language for potential threats, perform analysis and testing, and report results.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-based environment to test and evaluate systems against a set of security requirements to evaluate potential risk.
• Use vendor-provided system documentation to understand the environment and develop potential testing methodologies.
• Apply functional and industry knowledge to review hardware description language and identify potential threat vectors.
• Assess hardware and software-based cross domain systems to support security compliance against strict DoD requirements.
• Conduct analysis and testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors, including identifying exploits and developing attack methodologies.
• Develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of moderately scoped, complex problems when needed.
• Create reports based on results from hands-on testing and brief stakeholders on identified findings.
• Perform research on hardware-based filtering technologies to expand understanding across the department and support business needs.
• Apply specific functional and working or industry knowledge as required to support testing and evaluation activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the electrical or computer engineering field.
• Experience with VHDL or OpenCL firmware programming.
• Experience implementing Linux operating systems, including Red Hat.
• Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures.
• Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of an FPGA device, including Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of hire date, including one of: Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, or GSEC.

Nice If You Have

• Experience with HDL verification techniques, including SystemVerilog, OVM, or UVM.
• Experience with higher-level code development, including Nvidia CUDA, OpenCL, Simulink HDL Coder, or Xilinx System Generator.
• Experience with ASIC design flows and FPGA architecture.
• Knowledge of hardware or firmware simulation tools, including MATLAB.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing functions and automata theory.
• Knowledge of hardware testing equipment, including an oscilloscope or logic analyzer.
• Knowledge of digital board design of complex mixed-signal boards to support FPGAs.
• TS/SCI clearance.

Technologies

• VHDL, OpenCL
• Linux Operating Systems, Red Hat
• FPGA, Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II, Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, GSEC

Work Model, Location, and Salary

• Location: Rome, NY (onsite)
• Work model: Onsite (work primarily performed full-time at a customer facility)
• Compensation: USD 61,900 - 141,000 per year

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs

Clearance and Screening Notes

• Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
• Identity statement: You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Booz Allen may take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.
• Candidate AI usage policy: The use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.