Cyber Operations Engineer, Senior
Booz Allen Hamilton · Annapolis Junction, United States · 1mo ago
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly experienced senior Cyber Operations Engineer to design, build, and field deployment-ready technical capabilities in complex operational environments. This role blends software engineering with hands-on technical operations, including hardware integration, network configuration, virtualization, and system troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate is a builder and operator, someone who can move from writing production code, to configuring lab hardware, to diagnosing network and VM issues in the same day. You are comfortable working in ambiguity, rapidly prototyping solutions, and translating client needs into secure, practical technical outcomes.
In this role, you will help shape and deliver capabilities across software, physical test environments, embedded systems, industrial and IoT technologies, and field-deployed infrastructure. You will work closely with customers, engineers, and client stakeholders to develop resilient solutions that perform in lab, range, and real-world conditions.
This is a hands-on position for a senior technologist who thrives at the intersection of engineering rigor and operational execution.
What You’ll Work On:
Lead architecture, design, development, and deployment of secure, production-grade software capabilities.
Build software in languages such as Python, Go, Node.js, or C# across front-end, back-end, and integration layers.
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot physical and virtualized environments, including servers, endpoints, networking gear, and embedded devices.
Integrate software with hardware systems, sensors, radios, industrial equipment, IoT, and edge technologies.
Stand up and manage VMs, containers, and lab infrastructure to support development, testing, and operational demonstrations.
Design and implement APIs, distributed services, and system-to-system integrations.
Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure development practices to enable reliable delivery.
Conduct technical reviews and communicate design decisions, risks, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor engineers and contribute to reusable patterns, technical standards, and engineering best practices.
Support field testing, customer engagements, and technical demonstrations.
Stay current on emerging technologies and rapidly evaluate their operational relevance.
Travel as needed to support customer sites, labs, and field activities.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience with software engineering, systems engineering, or cyber operations
10+ years of experience designing, building, deploying, and sustaining production software systems
Experience with a language such as Python, Go, Node.js, C#, Java, or C++
Experience using generative AI and large language model tools
Experience troubleshooting across software, operating systems, networking, virtualization, and hardware
Experience configuring and managing virtualization and container platforms such as VMware, KVM, Docker, or Kubernetes
Experience integrating software with physical devices, embedded systems, sensors, or industrial IoT equipment
Experience applying secure engineering practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, secrets management, and logging
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or 14+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience developing and fielding new products in research, prototype, operational, defense, or industrial environments
Experience conducting pen testing assessments or vulnerability research
Experience programming constrained platforms such as embedded systems, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi-class devices, or edge computers
Experience with IoT architectures, device management, telemetry, sensor integration, and edge-to-cloud communications
Experience integrating radios, satellite communications, serial devices, field networks, or tactical communications equipment
Experience working with electrical components, wiring, power systems, instrumentation, or hardware troubleshooting
Experience designing and operating physical testbeds, laboratory environments, cyber ranges, or field demonstrations
Experience applying large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, computer vision, or machine learning to operational use cases
Knowledge of DevSecOps, zero trust architectures, secure software development frameworks, and relevant cybersecurity standards
TS/SCI clearance
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.

Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.
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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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.Identity Statement
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Work Model
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Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.