Industrial Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Industrial Security Specialist to protect company and government sensitive information and to develop innovative security solutions. You will apply advisory skills, mentor team members, and perform a wide range of security functions with limited direction.

The role requires experience with government systems (NISS, DISS, CDSE), knowledge of NISPOM and ICD 705, and a willingness to travel up to 25% with Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE.
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM).
• Ability to travel up to 25% and to work independently.
• Top Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Completion of CDSE's FSO/Insider Threat courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect company and government sensitive information and ensure security compliance.
• Apply advisory skills, develop innovative security solutions, and mentor team members.
• Lead and supervise security-related tasks with minimal direction.

Skills

Security awareness

Independent worker

Prioritize tasks

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years security experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years security experience

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of company and government sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced advisory skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• Ability to operate independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize tasking in a changing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO
• Completion of CDSE's FSO Program Management For Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program for Industry Courses

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with COMSEC, SCIFs, and SAPFs
• Knowledge of ICD 705

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 $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.

Industrial Security Specialist

The Opportunity:

Perform a wide range of functions to ensure the protection of company and government sensitive and classified information. Apply advanced advisory skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• Experience with government systems such as NISS, DISS, and CDSE
• Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
• Ability to operate independently, communicate clearly, and prioritize tasking in a changing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with collateral industrial security, including as an FSO or AFSO
• Completion of CDSE's FSO Program Management For Possessing Facilities and Insider Threat Program for Industry Courses

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with COMSEC, SCIFs, and SAPFs
• Knowledge of ICD 705

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 $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.

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.