Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton offers an onsite cybersecurity path in Rome, New York, with a clear focus on collaboration and hands-on impact. This Cybersecurity Test Engineer role provides a salary range of USD 61,900 to 141,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance. You will join a team dedicated to Whitebox adversarial testing for DoD Air Force clients, aligning with NIST 800-53 RMF security controls and emphasizing data flows and access controls across system architectures.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD, supporting Air Force clients
• Engage with systems assessed against NIST 800-53 RMF security controls
• Concentrate on filtering capabilities and data flows within system architectures, including low-level considerations for Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls
• Grow capabilities by leveraging the expertise of teammates and contributing to the group’s knowledge base

Requirements

• Experience with Linux command line, scripting in Ruby, Python, or Bash, and automating basic tasks
• Experience with networking concepts
• Experience with virtualization
• Active Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of the start date

Technologies

• Ruby
• Python
• Bash
• Linux
• Kali Linux
• Wireshark
• Tripwire
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit

Compensation

The projected compensation range is USD 61,900.00 to 141,000.00 annually. Final pay is determined by factors including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Education and Clearance

• Education: HS diploma or GED
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; applicants must meet eligibility for access to classified information
• Certifications: Must be able to obtain DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE within 120 days of start

Identity and Interview Process

As part of the hiring process, Booz Allen may use identity verification that leverages biometrics and AI to ensure authenticity. Interview and assessment processes may require you to be on camera, and Booz Allen may record or capture images to verify identity and prevent fraud.

AI Usage Policy

AI tools are part of Booz Allen’s daily workflows, but candidate responses during interviews should reflect your own knowledge and skills unless explicit permission is given to use AI tools.

Work Model

This is an onsite role in Rome, NY. Work will primarily occur at a Booz Allen office or a customer facility, with potential in-person requirements as dictated by leadership and role needs.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Booz Allen Hamilton provides equal opportunity employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.