Junior Cybersecurity Test Engineer

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Junior Cybersecurity Test Engineer to join a team of problem solvers who test and evaluate systems using a whitebox adversarial approach for the DoD, supporting its Air Force clients. The work focuses on filtering capabilities and data flows, including low-level elements, within the system architecture, including mandatory and discretionary access controls.

Required profile

• HS diploma or GED
• Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Security+ CE certification within 120 days of start date
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Nice to have

• Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures
• Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation
• Penetration testing or adversarial emulation experience
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and of how to harden systems against cyber threats
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Tripwire, Burp Suite and Metasploit
• Certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CASP, Red Hat CSA or GPEN

Required skills

• Linux command line, including scripting in Ruby, Python or Bash and automating basic tasks
• Networking concepts
• Virtualization

What we offer

• Projected annual salary range of $55,200 to $126,000 depending on location, qualifications and experience
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave and professional development
• Tuition assistance, work-life programs and dependent care support
• A recognition awards program for exceptional performance