Booz Allen is seeking an FMS Cybersecurity Engineer to join its San Diego team onsite, contributing to cyber mission work that supports allies and partner capabilities. This role centers on applying RMF and SOC practices to identify weaknesses, consolidate threat intelligence, and develop operations plans that strengthen defensive postures across missions.
Responsibilities
- Assess cyberspace capabilities to identify potential weaknesses and evaluate how effectively mitigations perform for cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborate with the team to use cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds for senior leadership briefings aligned to allied and partner capabilities.
- Apply research and analytical skills to inform operators, leaders, and commanders about evolving adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for system design and SOC policy.
- Contribute to the development of operations plans that support command and control.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and development of related cybersecurity artifacts
- Knowledge of how a security operations center functions and related policies
- Ability to think creatively when policies can be tailored to specific scenarios
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Information Assurance Management (IAM), Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I Certification
Technologies
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
Security clearance
Secret clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
The posted salary range for this position is USD 61,900 to USD 141,000 per year. Booz Allen determines compensation based on location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Identity verification
As part of the hiring process, Booz Allen uses an identity verification process that employs advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and guard against identity fraud. Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and Booz Allen reserves the right to capture a photo to verify identity.
Candidate AI usage policy
AI tools are a normal part of Booz Allen's operations, but the company prohibits using artificial intelligence or other tools to respond during interviews unless explicit permission is provided.
Work model
This onsite position is based in San Diego, CA, with work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or a customer facility, requiring collaboration with colleagues and customers as needed by the role.
Commitment to non-discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
