Cybersecurity Mission Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity Mission Specialist to tackle unusually complex problems and deliver innovative solutions within a government-facing program. You will mentor a team of cybersecurity and PPP SMEs, work with stakeholders across the system's life cycle, and drive authorization activities from planning through ATO.

A DoD RMF background and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, including DoD RMF and system development lifecycle
• Experience creating PIT cybersecurity artifacts, including AT Plan, SCTM, APA, SAP, SAR, AAR, ISSP, PPIP, and POA&M
• Experience with RMF, avionics, embedded systems, and aircraft SDLC
• Ability to lead through Assess & Authorize to obtain IATT or ATO
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and DoDI 8140.03 certifications

Responsibilities

• Support a team of cybersecurity and PPP SMEs across the system's development lifecycle
• Mentor or supervise employees in company and technical competencies
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and contractor teams to integrate efforts throughout the lifecycle
• Deliver cybersecurity solutions aligned to client mission and program goals

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

RMF

A&A process

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoDI 8140.03 Certifications

Tools

SCTM

APA

SAP

SAR

ISSP

AAR

PPIP

POA&M

Job description

Job Number: R0247674

Cybersecurity Mission Specialist

The Opportunity

Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies. Support a team of cybersecurity and program protection planning (PPP) subject matter experts (SMEs) under a collaborative working group that integrates government stakeholders and contractor teams throughout a system's development life cycle to ultimately achieve a successful determination by the Authorizing Official (AO). Leverage domain expertise to create cybersecurity and PPP solutions aligned to client's mission.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• 12+ years of experience with cybersecurity, securing DoW systems, and conducting cybersecurity analyses in accordance with DoD Risk Management Frameworks and guidelines, including review of requirements, architecture, design, and prototypes

• 1+ years of experience creating Platform IT (PIT) cybersecurity authorization package artifacts, including creating Anti-Tamper (AT) Plan, Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Attack Path Analysis (APA), Security Assessment Plan (SAP) Security Assessment Report (SAR), Architecture Analysis Report (AAR), Information System Security Plan (ISSP), Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M)

• Experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF), avionics, embedded systems, and aircraft System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Ability to go through the entire Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to obtain an Authority to Test (IATT) or an Authority to Operate (ATO)

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• DoDI 8140.03 Certifications

Nice If You Have

• Experience working with embedded systems in size, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained environments

• Knowledge of agile, DevSecOps, and rapid prototyping practices as applied to project management and system development

• Knowledge of position, navigation, and timing (PNT) concepts and practices

• Knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) concepts and practices

• Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts and practices

• Ability to apply cybersecurity and PPP concepts in novel ways to support unique system requirements and program goals

• Ability to regularly brief stakeholders, including status updates, technical details and approaches, and analysis results

• Top Secret clearance

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $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.

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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.