Cybersecurity Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking an Information Security Risk Specialist to help clients identify cyber risks, evaluate policies, and craft mitigation plans for DoD systems in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.

You will translate security concepts for stakeholders, develop actionable roadmaps, and produce white papers and milestones to strengthen risk management and cybersecurity resilience across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a professional IT environment.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for DoD environments.
• Experience supporting federal government or DoD ATO packages and RMF.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid) and containerized workloads.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, SSPs, POA&Ms, SAPs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Identify cyber risks and analyze applicable policies with SMEs and engineers.
• Develop comprehensive mitigation strategies and actionable remediation plans.
• Present findings through white papers, presentations, and defined milestones.
• Guide clients through risk-based decisions to secure DoD systems.
• Collaborate on DevSecOps integration and cloud security across projects.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

A&A

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

CNSSI 1253

Continuous monitoring

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Security+ certification within 30 days

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

STIGs

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

**The Opportunity:**As an Information Security Risk Specialist on our team, you will leverage your expertise to collaborate closely with contractor and DoD government system owners, as well as system administrators and developers, to identify cyber risks, analyze applicable policies, and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies. Utilizing insights from subject matter experts (SMEs) and engineers, you will evaluate technical infrastructure and personnel dynamics to assess the full threat landscape. From there, you will guide clients through actionable remediation plans, delivering clear and impactful solutions through presentations, detailed white papers, and well-defined milestones to ensure effective risk management and cybersecurity resilience. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure critical DoD systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security SME while broadening your skills in DevSecOps and cloud security. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:*** 5+ years of experience working in a professional IT environment* 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) supporting DoD environments* Experience supporting federal government or DoD ATO packages, performing A&A and RMF, and conducting risk assessments for federal government or DoD systems hosted in AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments* Experience performing technical evaluations and security control assessments in cloud-native and containerized environments* Experience interfacing with engineering teams to align DevSecOps pipelines with cybersecurity policies* Experience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, artifact generation, SSPs, POA&Ms, SAPs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring* Knowledge of compliance testing tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIGs or SRGs, eMASS, or Xacta* Top Secret clearance* HS diploma or GED* Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Level II Security+ Certification within 30 days of start date**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with DevSecOps, Path-to-Production, and CI/CD* Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or Windows Server 2019* Experience with cloud tools and container orchestration security* Knowledge of STIG and compliance scans* Ability to advise stakeholders on cloud security strategies and container orchestration security such as Kubernetes, Rancher, and platform hardening* Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills* TS/SCI clearance* Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity**Clearance:**Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.**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.