Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Manager to design, implement, and manage RMF and NIST 800-53 controls across client infrastructures. You will blend hands-on cyber expertise with risk management, mentor teammates, and guide clients through key security decisions.

The role requires DoW/Navy RMF experience, familiarity with ACAS/eMASS/VRAM, and DoW STIGs/SRGs. A Secret clearance, HS diploma, and relevant DoW 8140 certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with DoW or Navy cybersecurity and RMF
• 3+ years of experience with cyber vulnerability assessment, remediation, and mitigation tools, including ACAS, eMASS, and VRAM
• 1+ years of experience working with DoW STIGs and SRGs
• Experience implementing, documenting, assessing, and monitoring NIST SP 800-53 security controls, including drafting implementation or remediation statements and conducting ConMon activities
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoW 8140 Certification such as Security+ CE, CISM, CISSP, or SecurityX Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF execution, including security control attribution, documentation, assessment, and authorization.
• Implement and validate NIST SP 800‑53 security controls across enterprise systems.
• Maintain continuous monitoring activities for system compliance and risk visibility.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis using DoW security tools such as ACAS, VRAM, and eMASS.
• Apply and verify DoW Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and Security Readiness Guidelines (SRGs) across software, database, and network environments.
• Manage enterprise POA&Ms to track and remediate security findings.
• Collaborate with clients and SMEs to develop mitigation strategies and clearly communicate technical risks.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity team members.

Skills

RMF experience

Vulnerability assessment

Mentoring colleagues

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoW 8140 Certification (Security+ CE, CISM, CISSP, SecurityX)

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred

Master’s degree in a technical field a plus

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

VRAM

DoW STIGs/SRGs

Job description

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Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Manager

The Opportunity:

The Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Manager is a hybrid technical and compliance-focused role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing procedures that ensure database, software, and system‑level security across client infrastructures. This position blends hands‑on cybersecurity expertise with strategic risk management to safeguard enterprise environments against evolving threats.

You will work both independently and collaboratively, applying functional cybersecurity knowledge to develop solutions for a wide range of moderately complex challenges. This role may also include mentoring junior team members and guiding clients through critical decisions in the security lifecycle.

What You’ll Work On:

• Lead RMF execution, including security control attribution, documentation, assessment, and authorization.

• Implement and validate NIST SP 800‑53 security controls across enterprise systems.

• Maintain continuous monitoring activities for system compliance and risk visibility.

• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analysis using DoW security tools such as ACAS, VRAM, and eMASS.

• Apply and verify DoW Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) and Security Readiness Guidelines (SRGs) across software, database, and network environments.

• Manage enterprise POA&Ms to track and remediate security findings.

• Collaborate with clients and SMEs to develop mitigation strategies and clearly communicate technical risks.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity team members.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with DoW or Navy cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• 3+ years of experience with cyber vulnerability assessment, remediation, and mitigation tools, including ACAS, eMASS, and VRAM

• 1+ years of experience working with DoW STIGs and SRGs

• Experience implementing, documenting, assessing, and monitoring NIST SP 800-53 security controls, including drafting implementation or remediation statements and conducting ConMon activities

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• DoW 8140 Certification such as Security+ CE, CISM, CISSP, or SecurityX Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience as a Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) or Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

• Experience serving in a Navy Package Submitting Office (PSO)

• Experience with Xacta, ESS, Altiris, and ServiceNow

• Experience supporting the U.S. Navy’s training, education, or mission-critical systems

• Knowledge of network architecture, firewalls, ports and protocols, TCP, IP, VLANs, VMware, and Cisco networking or switching devices

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; Master’s degree in a technical field a plus

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.

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 $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 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.