This mid level cybersecurity hardware engineer role centers on testing and evaluating hardware and cross-domain systems to meet DoD security requirements, developing testing methodologies, identifying threat vectors, conducting vulnerability assessments, and reporting findings.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a team to test and assess systems against defined security requirements to identify potential risks.
- Study vendor system documentation to understand and design effective testing methodologies.
- Apply domain knowledge to examine hardware description language and uncover potential threat vectors.
- Evaluate hardware and software cross-domain systems to confirm compliance with stringent DoD security standards.
- Perform analysis and testing to uncover vulnerabilities and threat vectors in cross-domain systems, identify exploits, and formulate attack approaches.
- Leverage specialized functional and industry knowledge as needed.
- Develop or contribute to solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity as required.
- Produce reports from hands-on testing and brief stakeholders on findings.
- Pursue research in hardware-based filtering technologies to broaden departmental understanding and support business needs.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience in electrical or computer engineering.
- Experience with VHDL or OpenCL firmware programming.
- Experience with HDL verification techniques, including SystemVerilog, OVM, or UVM.
- Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures.
- Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation.
- Knowledge of implementing Linux operating systems, including Red Hat.
- Knowledge of an FPGA device, including Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi.
- Secret clearance.
- Associate's degree.
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, or GSEC Certification, within 6 months of hire date.
Technologies
- VHDL
- OpenCL
- SystemVerilog
- OVM
- UVM
- Linux
- Red Hat
- Xilinx
- Intel
- Microsemi
- Nvidia CUDA
- Simulink HDL Coder
- MATLAB
- Xilinx System Generator
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
Salary range for this role is USD 61,900 to 141,000 per year. Booz Allen Hamilton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, along with paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and a recognition awards program.
Identity Verification
As part of the hiring process, an identity verification step utilizing biometrics and artificial intelligence may be used to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. Candidates may be required to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and Booz Allen reserves the right to obtain a photo for verification purposes.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI tools are part of Booz Allen’s daily operations and are used responsibly and ethically. However, candidate responses during interviews must reflect your own skills and knowledge. The use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.
Work Model
Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with collaboration as required.
Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility is expected, with possible visits to customer facilities as needed.
Remote: If listed as remote, there may still be occasions requiring in-person work at Booz Allen or a customer facility.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
