Information Security Risk Specialist

Information Security Risk Specialist

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

This is your opportunity to build experience in a strategic information security role while developing skills in AI, cloud computing, and cyber risk analysis.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

• Experience implementing information assurance or cybersecurity processes and policies
• Experience managing and administering Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Host-Based Security System (HBSS)
• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists or ACAS scans
• Knowledge of supporting system security and authorization processes across multiple platforms, environments, or impact levels
• Knowledge of reviewing vulnerability documentation and writing Residual Risk statements
• Knowledge of reporting IT security events or incidents based on policies and procedures
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• Knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and Dev Sec Ops  principles and practices
• Knowledge of security tools such as Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, or other similar security tools
• Ability to use and operate security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Web Inspect, or Network Mapper
• DoW 8140 Certification

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.

Salary 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 $99,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

We offer health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.

• 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.

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.