The posting
University, Cybersecurity Analyst
The Opportunity:
Contribute to the evolving field of cybersecurity and help organizations stay ahead of threats. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll learn to collect, process, and analyze information to enhance security measures and address real-world security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks with experienced professionals. You'll collaborate on projects, gain hands-on data analysis experience, document findings, and present your work to leaders. Your contributions will shape security solutions for clients across various industries in the commercial space.
This role includes engaging cybersecurity challenges inspired by real-world events from the past decade. From securing critical infrastructure to analyzing emerging threats, these challenges are designed to test and enhance the skills needed to defend against cyber adversaries. You will assume various cybersecurity roles, including Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, and Risk Manager. Each role brings unique skills and perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.
You’ll be working on cutting-edge security projects that define what is possible in the field and bring these solutions to life for clients. Are you ready to help us combat the most advanced cyber threats? Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- Experience conducting basic cybersecurity research or analysis
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
- Experience using scripting or programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, R, or Bash for class projects, assignments, or personal projects
- Ability to work independently and in teams to research and propose solutions
- Ability to review, write, and discuss highly technical documentation
- Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree by Summer 2027
Nice If You Have:
- Experience in cybersecurity analysis, security operations, or incident response
- Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology and cybersecurity threats
- Ability to capture and communicate business and technical concepts, challenges, and solutions
- Possession of excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- 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.
