Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Security Risk Specialist to conduct RMF-based security assessments for DoD cloud environments and help ensure accreditation compliance across programs. The role emphasizes documenting system security requirements and implementing strategies to manage information risks.

The candidate will contribute to security education within the team, monitor evolving technologies, and support a robust control environment while working toward feasible compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a cybersecurity role
• 2+ years with DoD RMF processes
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53/800-37, AWS, Xacta, or eMASS
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls
• Ability to document accreditation efforts
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
• DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using RMF
• Assist with policies to ensure accreditation compliance
• Implement security strategies to control information risks
• Assess systems and document system security requirements
• Enhance information security education within the team
• Monitor latest security technologies for project personnel

Skills

RMF accreditation

NIST 800-53/800-37

DoD 8140 IAM Level 1

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GovCloud)

Container security (Kubernetes/Docker)

SIEM/SOAR (Splunk/OpenSearch/Elastic)

Documentation for accreditation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS/Data Science/Software Engineering

DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

Tools

Xacta

eMASS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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The Opportunity:
Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Assist in providing 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:

3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role

2+ 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

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in a cloud-based environment

Experience with Cloud Security, including AWS, Azure, or GovCloud

Experience with Container Security, including Kubernetes or Docker

Experience with SIEM or SOAR, including Splunk, ElasticSearch, or OpenSearch

Experience with Atlassian Suite, including Jira or Confluence

Experience with Vulnerability Management tools and processes

Experience with STIGs and Cloud SRGs

Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE

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.

Information Security Risk Specialist

The Opportunity:
Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Assist in providing 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:

• 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role

• 2+ 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

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

• DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

Nice If You Have:

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

• Experience with Cloud Security, including AWS, Azure, or GovCloud

• Experience with Container Security, including Kubernetes or Docker

• Experience with SIEM or SOAR, including Splunk, ElasticSearch, or OpenSearch

• Experience with Atlassian Suite, including Jira or Confluence

• Experience with Vulnerability Management tools and processes

• Experience with STIGs and Cloud SRGs

• Experience as an ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE

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.