Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen; Maryland; Presencial; USD 62.000 - 141.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Booz Allen is seeking an Information Security Risk Specialist to help DoD clients understand and mitigate cyber risks. You will gather technical and personnel details, identify threats, and develop actionable mitigation plans. You’ll present findings through reports and briefings to military leadership.

The role demands RMF artifact creation, SAP/SAR development, and a strong compliance mindset. A Secret clearance is required, with DoD RMF experience highly valued.

Formación

• Experience supporting DoD system authorization and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Experience analyzing and prioritizing vulnerability scan results, maintaining hardware/software inventories, tracking vulnerabilities, and supporting remediation.
• Experience developing and supporting SAPs, SARs, RMF artifacts, control assessments, and authorization packages per DoD RMF.
• Knowledge of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM).
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment with minimal supervision.
• Requires Secret clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist military leaders by identifying cyber risks and helping draft mitigation plans.
• Gather technical and personnel details from SMEs to support risk assessments.
• Develop and present Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and RMF artifacts.
• Translate security concepts for informed decision-making to secure critical systems.

Conocimientos

DoD authorization

ATO activities

Vulnerability management

Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)

Security Assessment Reports (SARs)

RMF artifacts

PPSM

STIGs knowledge

Educación

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

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Herramientas

eMASS

ACAS

STIG Viewer

DoD 8140/752- Cyber Policy and Strategy

Descripción del empleo

Information Security Risk Specialist### Information Security Risk SpecialistApply: St Inigoes, MD: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 27, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0252577Information Security Risk Specialist**The Opportunity:**Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll assist military leaders with discovering their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll gather technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to help with the assessment of the entire threat landscape. You’ll learn how to guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones, and help to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical systems. This is your opportunity to build experience in a strategic information security role while developing skills in cybersecurity. Work with us as we protect our nation's cyber infrastructure. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:*** Experience supporting DoD system authorization and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities* Experience analyzing and prioritizing vulnerability scan results, developing and maintaining hardware and software inventories, tracking vulnerabilities, and supporting remediation activities* Experience developing and supporting Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), RMF artifacts, control assessments, and authorization packages in accordance with DoD RMF requirements* Knowledge of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)* Ability to operate in a structured and compliance-driven environment while executing established cybersecurity processes with minimal supervision* Secret clearance* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering* DoD 8140, 752- Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, Intermediate Certification **Nice If You Have:*** Experience leading and executing the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD information systems, including full lifecycle implementation across RMF steps, application of DoD and DoD Component cybersecurity policies, procedures, and directives, and development and management of Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)* Experience reviewing, interpreting, and enforcing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) using STIG Viewer* Experience using eMASS and ACAS within a DoD environment* Top Secret clearance* Master’s degree **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.