Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Retirement benefits

Dependent care

Recognition awards

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Security Risk Specialist to conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using RMF. You will guide policy, implement risk controls, and develop documentation to support accreditation.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, RMF/NIST experience, TS/SCI clearance, and DoD IAM certification. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role.
• 3+ years of experience with the DoD RMF accreditation processes.
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, AWS, Xacta, or eMASS.
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls.
• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance.
• Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using RMF.
• Provide guidance on policies to ensure compliance within an accreditation boundary.
• Implement security strategies to control and manage organizational information risks.
• Assess information systems to determine risk exposure and develop documentation addressing system security requirements.
• Enhance information security education within the organization and team.
• Monitor the latest security technologies to ensure that project personnel remain in the know.

Skills

RMF proficiency

Security assessments

Documentation writing

NIST 800-53/800-37

AWS experience

Xacta/eMASS experience

TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

DoD accreditation processes

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xacta

eMASS

AWS

Job description

Information Security Risk Specialist

The Opportunity: Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Provide guidance on policies and procedures to ensure compliance within an accreditation boundary. Implement security strategies to control and manage organizational information risks. Assess information systems to determine risk exposure and develop documentation addressing system security requirements. Enhance information security education within the organization and team. Monitor the latest security technologies to ensure that project personnel remain in the know.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role
• 3+ years of experience with the DoD RMF accreditation processes
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, AWS, Xacta, or eMASS
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls
• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance
• Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in a cloud-based environment
• Experience as an ISSM
• 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

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• 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).

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.