Cybersecurity Test Engineer

Rome, NY

Full-time

Onsite

$62K/yr - $141K/yr

New Grad, Entry Level

Booz Allen Hamilton is a company that collaborates with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems for the DoD, specifically supporting Air Force clients. The Cybersecurity Test Engineer will focus on assessing systems based on NIST 800-53 security controls and will be responsible for evaluating the architecture of systems, including access controls and data flows.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of creative problem solvers to test and evaluate systems through a Whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD in support of our Air Force clients
Work with systems that are assessed based on the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework security controls
Focus on the filtering capabilities and data flows, including low levels, within the architecture of the system, including Mandatory Access Controls and Discretionary Access Controls
Build capabilities by learning from others' expertise within our skilled team

Qualification

Required

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

Preferred

Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
Experience with penetration testing or adversarial emulation
Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
Knowledge of cyber threats and how to appropriately harden a system to prevent them
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools, including Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA, or GPEN Certification