F-35 Cyber Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for an experienced cyber systems engineer like you to apply your knowledge of defense systems in developing cyber resilience in order to impact our nation’s warfighting readiness.   

In this role, you’ll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. Utilizing your knowledge of cyberspace operations and systems combined with the latest potential cyberspace threats you will inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to fighter capability development and sustainment. You will also interact with industry leaders in advanced fighter aircraft development in creating a cyber resilient 5th generation aircraft.

This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to assess and inform operators and senior leadership and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for the high-end fight. Your role will be vital in the development of cyber resilient capabilities on various aspects of the world’s most advanced and networked aircraft fielded by a growing number of global customers and partners.

If you want to be in the fight–working shoulder to shoulder with our DoD and International Partner clients–influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience with planning and executing technical projects in a professional work environment
• Experience with analyzing technical gaps, identifying solutions, and building technical roadmaps or acquisition strategies
• Experience developing, assessing, or implementing DoD capability requirements, including for cybersecurity, resilience, and survivability
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and policies
• Knowledge of DoD cyber policies, regulations, strategies, or instructions
• Knowledge of military avionics systems, micro-electronics, components, software, design attributes, EMS, modeling and simulation, Agile SW development, and data analytics, including AI and ML
• Knowledge of Military Long Range Kill Chains and fighter operations
• Secret clearance   
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with Airworthiness certification of a military aircraft
• Experience analyzing cyber strategy and policy in a DoD acquisition program and translating higher level documents into requirements
• Ability to work effectively across all layers of the JPO and prime contractor organizations with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization
• Ability to resolve conflicting views and information
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or similar field

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Clearance:   

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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