Mid Cyber Test Engineer

Job Summary

The Mid Cyber Test Engineer role at Booz Allen Hamilton in Rome, Oneida County, US, involves performing white‑box adversarial testing for Department of Defense Air Force projects. This position focuses on evaluating system security against NIST 800‑53 RMF controls, including mandatory and discretionary access controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute white‑box penetration tests and adversarial simulations on DoD systems.
• Assess and validate security controls per NIST SP 800‑53 Risk Management Framework.
• Analyze low‑level data flows, filtering mechanisms, and Mandatory Access Controls (MAC) within system architectures.
• Develop detailed test plans, scripts, and reporting documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers, architects, and client teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging threats, cyber‑security standards, and DoD requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in cybersecurity testing, preferably in a DoD or federal environment.
• Strong understanding of NIST 800‑53 controls, RMF processes, and security architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with low‑level system analysis, MAC, and discretionary access controls.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and common testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, IDA Pro).
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Air Force platforms or legacy defense systems.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP.
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and virtualization environments.

Compensation

Salary range: $124,944.90 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of testing will I perform in this role?

You will conduct white‑box adversarial and penetration testing on DoD systems, focusing on low‑level data flows, filtering, and access controls.

Do I need a security clearance to apply?

An active DoD Secret clearance is required, or you must be able to obtain one before starting.

What are the key qualifications for this position?

A bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3‑5 years of cyber testing experience, knowledge of NIST 800‑53 RMF, and proficiency with scripting and testing tools.