Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 69,400 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking a Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework Specialist to manage analytical risk management principles for mission assurance. You will develop innovative solutions to complex problems while collaborating closely with senior leaders.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in IT operations or cybersecurity and relevant certifications, ensuring robust cybersecurity strategies for Department of War systems.

Booz Allen offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity.
• Experience in cybersecurity compliance or engineering leadership role.
• Ability to author technical documentation and blogs.

Responsibilities

• Manage analytical risk management principles for mission assurance.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Support enterprise cybersecurity governance and risk management.

Skills

IT operations or cybersecurity

Cybersecurity compliance

Technical documentation

Collaboration with senior leaders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Information Security Certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework Specialist

Opportunity

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.

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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, 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 such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on defense or national security issues in the Indo-Pacific region
• Experience working at a DoW Command-level Headquarters
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500 or 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

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

Work Model

• 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.