Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework Specialist

Phase2 Technology; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity and RMF Specialist to guide risk management activities across DoW information systems and networks, applying analytic risk management to mission assurance. The role requires collaboration with senior leaders to ideate, build, and mature cybersecurity capabilities across governance, RMF operations, and threat initiatives.

The position involves mentoring teams, developing implementation roadmaps with project teams, and producing technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity.
• Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, to ideate and execute cybersecurity initiatives
• Ability to collaborate with project teams to develop cybersecurity roadmaps and implementation plans
• Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on cybersecurity topics
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or Security+

Responsibilities

• Manage RMF process and regulatory compliance activities
• Support DoW information systems and networks cybersecurity
• Mentor and supervise team members
• Collaborate with governance, risk management, and threat teams
• Develop implementation plans and roadmaps with project teams
• Author technical docs and whitepapers on cybersecurity topics

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Leadership experience

Compliance/audit support

Executive collaboration

Technical writing

TS/SCI clearance

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Number: R0244010

Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework Specialist

Manage the application of analytical risk management principles that enable organizations to achieve mission assurance by preparing for, preventing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from emergencies. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members. Support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and innovation activities for Department of War (DoW) information systems and networks. Assume responsibility for developing cybersecurity strategies, managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting mission partners with cybersecurity risk mitigation and emerging threat awareness. Work across multiple cybersecurity functions including Governance, RMF operations, compliance monitoring, and cyber threat innovation initiatives.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
• Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
• Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
• Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working defense or national security issues in the Indo-Pacific region
• Experience working at DoW Command-level Headquarters
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500/8510
• Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Mission Partner Engagement (MPE)
• Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data
• Ability to support the development of cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions 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. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

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.