Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, MidKey Role:Collaborate in a team-based environment to test and evaluate systems against a set of security requirements to evaluate potential risk. Gain an understanding of and develop potential testing methodologies based on vendor-provided system documentation. Utilize functional and working or industry knowledge to review hardware description language to identify potential threat vectors. Assess hardware and software-based cross domain systems to ensure security compliance against strict DoD requirements. Conduct analysis and testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors in assessing various cross-domain systems, identify exploits, and develop attack methodologies. Apply specific functional and working or industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity when needed. Create reports based upon the results of hands-on testing and brief stakeholders on any findings identified. Conduct research in the areas of hardware-based filtering technologies to grow understanding across the department and support business needs. Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of experience in the electrical or computer engineering field</li><li>Experience with VHDL or OpenCL firmware programming</li><li>Experience implementing Linux Operating Systems, including Red Hat</li><li>Experience analyzing and executing test plans and procedures</li><li>Experience developing or analyzing technical documentation</li><li>Knowledge of an FPGA device, including Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi</li><li>Secret clearance</li><li>Bachelors degree</li><li>Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CYSA, SSCP, or GSEC Certification, within 6 months of hire date</li></ul>Additional Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with HDL verification techniques, including SystemVerilog, OVM, or UVM</li><li>Experience with higher-level code development, including Nvidia CUDA, OpenCL, Simulink HDL Coder, and Xilinx System Generator</li><li>Experience with ASIC design flows and FPGA architecture</li><li>Knowledge of hardware or firmware simulation tools, including MATLAB</li><li>Knowledge of digital signal processing functions and automata theory</li><li>Knowledge of hardware testing equipment, including an oscilloscope or logic analyzer</li><li>Knowledge of digital board design of complex mixed-signal boards to support FPGAs</li><li>TS/SCI clearance</li></ul>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.CompensationAt 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 $61,900.00 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 StatementAs part of the application process, 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.Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.<ul><li>If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.</li><li>If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.</li></ul>Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.

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Cybersecurity Firmware Engineer, Mid

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