Cloud Security Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to guide security for cloud-based environments across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid resources. You will define, communicate, and implement security architecture to support mission-critical operations, assess risk, and ensure RMF, STIGs, and ATO requirements are met.

The role requires 4+ years as ISSO/ISSE, DoD 8570 IAT II cert, Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, and security configuration experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an ISSO or ISSE.
• Experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements.
• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems.
• Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of information technology solutions to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO).
• Experience with eMASS.
• Ability to perform risk analysis.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification.

Skills

ISSO/ISSE experience

RMF/NIST 800-53

Security controls implementation

eMASS

Risk analysis

Security clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

STIG Viewer

SCAP

ACAS

Ansible

Terraform

HBSS

Job description

Cloud Security Architect

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security architect, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. What if you could use your advanced cloud security skills to improve warfighter communications? We need you to guide the development of cloud-based security architectures for some of the customer's most critical systems. As a cloud security architect on our team, you’ll define, communicate, and implement security architecture to support mission critical operations. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources to address the risk management framework (RMF). Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with teams to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure your customer’s environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in cloud security, RMF, STIGs, ATOs, ATC, eMASS, and AWS while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts. Help us transform and secure warfighter capabilities with cloud technology. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)


• Experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements


• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems


• Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of information technology solutions to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO)


• Experience with eMASS


• Ability to perform risk analysis


• Secret clearance


• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities


• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tool


• Experience assessing configuration changes such as new COTS tools or web application upgrades, to system security boundary


• Experience drafting tool implementation CONOPS and reviewing tool or capabilities topologies, CONOPS, and vulnerability scans to assess risk


• Experience with cyber-related tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer


• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools, including HBSS


• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and concepts


• Ability to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks


• Ability to work within a collaborative team and a fast-paced dynamic environment


• Possession of excellent organizational, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills


• AWS, Azure, or GCP Certification

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 $86,800.00 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.

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Work Model

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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.

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