Full-Time

Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst

Deadline 10/21/26
Booz Allen

Booz Allen

10,001+ employees

Global consulting in strategy, technology, engineering

Compensation Overview

$69.3k - $158k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Network Monitoring
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Management
Penetration Testing
DevOps
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience leading Risk Management Framework activities for Department of Defense or Department of War projects, including creating and maintaining artifacts.
  • Experience performing vulnerability and compliance scanning, device configuration, and network monitoring using industry-standard tools, and performing remediation.
  • Experience implementing security controls and policies, patching, and configuration management.
  • Experience using eMASS, including processing packages through workflows, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations.
  • Ability to develop deliverables and solutions, communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences, and independently lead client tasks from inception to completion.
  • A Secret clearance is required.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • DoD 8140 certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop relationships with other teams and communicate security complexities to 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.
  • Identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend security solutions and strategies.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze complex customer challenges using cybersecurity policy, networks and system infrastructure, and risk management.
  • Research and develop security solutions based on technology and market trends.
  • Assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls using ACAS, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and scanning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with operating system administration for Windows and Linux.
  • Experience integrating security into DevOps or DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Experience implementing automation methodologies and processes.
  • Experience with architecture visualization and developing and maintaining system artifacts, including Boundary Diagrams and Data Flow Diagrams.
  • Experience analyzing cyber risks and opportunities in alignment with the current threat landscape and providing recommended solutions.
  • Experience with network engineering and associated security tools, such as firewalls, web proxies, intrusion prevention systems, and penetration tools.
  • Ability to meet cyber schedule, performance, and quality metrics within the systems development lifecycle and acquisition lifecycle.
  • A Top Secret clearance is preferred.
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • An operating system certification is preferred.

Booz Allen Hamilton helps government agencies, corporations, and non-profits solve complex technical and strategic problems through strategy, technology, and engineering consulting. Its strengths include cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation for defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. It delivers services via long-term contracts, project-based work, and recurring engagements, blending domain expertise with advanced tech. Its goal is to help clients anticipate threats, optimize operations, and transform organizations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1914

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 28, 2026 notes financing supports the $720 million Ultra acquisition and deleveraging.
  • Funded backlog rose 15% to $4.7 billion in Q1 fiscal 2027.
  • National security revenue grew 1% in Q1 fiscal 2027, offsetting civil weakness.

What critics are saying

  • Treasury terminated 31 contracts on January 26, 2026 after the IRS tax-records breach.
  • Civil revenue fell 16% in Q1 fiscal 2027, driven by roll-offs and fewer starts.
  • If federal buyers keep shifting to outcome-based contracts, Booz Allen's staffing model breaks.

What makes Booz Allen unique

  • Booz Allen pairs cleared federal access with productized cyber tools like Vellox in 2026.
  • The June 2026 Ultra Mission Solutions deal adds encryption, edge compute, and mission software.
  • PDW and Vellox show Booz Allen shifting from advisory work toward defense-tech products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton beats profit expectations despite revenue miss, eyes AI and cyber growth

Booz Allen Hamilton reported second quarter results that beat profit expectations despite a slight revenue miss. Revenue reached $2.8 billion, down 4.2% year-on-year and marginally below the $2.82 billion analyst estimate. Adjusted earnings per share of $1.81 significantly exceeded the $1.48 forecast. CEO Horacio Rozanski attributed profitability to disciplined execution and early benefits from shifting towards outcome-based fixed price contracts. The company's cyber and defence technology focus, particularly its Agentic AI-powered Vellox cyber suite, drove operational results. COO Kristine Martin Anderson noted momentum in national security whilst acknowledging near-term civil business headwinds from contract roll-offs and fewer new programme starts. Operating margin improved to 10%, up from 8.8% in the prior year period. Analysts questioned management about funding uncertainties, portfolio shaping, and the margin impact of fixed price contract transitions.

Business Wire
Jul 30th, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) (“Booz Allen”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. (the “Issuer”), has p...

Central Charts
Jul 29th, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton prices $1.2B senior notes to fund Ultra Mission Solutions acquisition

Booz Allen Hamilton's subsidiary has priced $1.2 billion in senior notes, comprising $700 million of 5.375% notes due 2030 and $500 million of 5.900% notes due 2034. The offering is expected to close on 4 August 2026. The company will use the proceeds to partially finance its acquisition of Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, repay approximately $714 million of existing term loan debt, and support general corporate purposes. The Ultra Mission Solutions acquisition is expected to complete in the second quarter of Booz Allen's fiscal year 2027. If the acquisition is not completed by 19 December 2026 or a later agreed date, the company must redeem the 5.900% notes in a special mandatory redemption. BofA Securities, JPMorgan Securities, PNC Capital Markets, and Truist Securities are serving as joint bookrunners for the offering.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 24th, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton revenue falls 4.2% to $2.8B in Q1 as civil work drops 16%

Booz Allen Hamilton reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.8 billion, down 4.2% year-over-year, as a 1% rise in national security revenue was offset by a 16% decline in civil revenue. The government-services company said profitability and cash flow exceeded expectations and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $334 million, whilst adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 22% to $1.81. Free cash flow was $261 million in the quarter. Funded backlog increased 15% to $4.7 billion, whilst total backlog rose 3% to over $39 billion. The company's book-to-bill ratio was 1.5 times in the quarter. Booz Allen expects to close its acquisition of Ultra IC Mission Solutions in the second quarter, which it says should deliver strong double-digit revenue growth and EBITDA margins above 20%.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 24th, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton misses Q2 revenue estimates with $2.8B sales, down 4.2% year-on-year

Booz Allen Hamilton reported Q2 CY2026 earnings that missed revenue expectations but exceeded profit forecasts. The government consulting firm posted revenue of $2.8 billion, falling 4.2% year on year and 0.5% below analyst estimates of $2.82 billion. However, GAAP profit reached $1.63 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.40 by 16.5%. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $334 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $303 million by 10.2%. Operating margin improved to 10%, up from 8.8% in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow margin also increased to 9.3% from 3.3% year on year. Analysts project revenue growth of 3.8% over the next 12 months, below the sector average.