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October 3, 2026
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Cybersecurity Test Engineer, Junior

Rome, NY
Full-time
Onsite
$55K/yr - $126K/yr
Entry Level
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting and technology company supporting defense and government clients. The company is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Test Engineer to test and evaluate systems using whitebox adversarial approaches, assess NIST 800-53 security controls, and analyze system filtering capabilities and data flows for Air Force clients.
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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

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Life benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values
  • 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
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com