Satellite Communications Systems Security Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Satellite Communications Systems Security Engineer to enhance expertise in satellite communications systems and implement security solutions. The role involves assessing vulnerabilities, developing security strategies, and supporting the management of critical communication systems for national security.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise
• Participate in the development of test strategies and conduct of testing, validating, and implementing applicable STIG requirements for current or new systems
• Conduct periodic self-assessments of systems to ensure STIG compliance
• Create STIG checklists to support periodic self-assessments
• Perform Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities, such as IA vulnerability alerts, bulletins, and tasking orders
• Develop a systematic approach for responses to IAVM-related issues, to maintain system compliance

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience implementing, testing, and validating STIGs, performing system self‑assessments, and creating STIG checklists
• 3+ years of experience executing IAVM actions, including IAVA alerts, bulletins, and tasking orders, and developing compliant engineering responses
• 3+ years of experience deploying and validating ESS, ACAS, and CMRS, analyzing ACAS scans, developing remediation strategies, and implementing patches and upgrades
• 3+ years of experience reviewing cybersecurity and engineering change requests to ensure operational availability and compliance
• Knowledge of RMF and its application to networks and IT systems, including Cisco routers, switches, Active Directory, and access control
• Ability to manage users in Windows and Linux and administer VMs in VMware or Hyper‑V
• Ability to accredit and secure DoD systems using RMF, perform IAVA analysis, document POA&Ms, and prepare security assessment artifacts
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering
• Security+ Certification
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cybersecurity Certification, such as CISSP or Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, or Networking Certification, such as Network+ or Cisco Certification