Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Dakota; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks an Information Security Risk Specialist to collaborate with DoD system owners, engineers, and contractors to identify cyber risks, assess controls, and develop mitigation strategies. You will translate security concepts into actionable plans and deliverables across presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You will guide clients through RMF/AA processes, support cloud security in AWS/Azure/hybrid environments, and work with DevSecOps teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT in a professional environment.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity and A&A for DoD environments.
• Experience with DoD ATO packages, RMF, and risk assessments for DoD systems hosted in AWS/Azure/hybrid environments.
• Experience with cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Interfacing with engineering teams to align DevSecOps with cybersecurity policies.
• Knowledge of compliance testing tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIGs, SRGs, eMASS, or Xacta.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, SSPs, POA&Ms, SAPs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Nice to have: DevSecOps, CI/CD, Linux/Windows, Kubernetes.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Identify cyber risks and analyze applicable policies.
• Develop comprehensive mitigation strategies and remediation plans.
• Deliver results through presentations, white papers, and milestones for risk management and cybersecurity resilience.
• Translate security concepts for DoD system owners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs and engineers to evaluate technical infrastructure and personnel dynamics.
• Guide clients through RMF/AA processes and cloud security strategy.
• Align DevSecOps pipelines with cybersecurity policies.
• Interface with engineering teams to ensure policy compliance in cloud environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity

A&A experience

DoD systems

Cloud security

DevSecOps

RMF

NIST 800-53

STIGs

TS/SCI

Security+

AWS/Azure

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

STIGs

eMASS

Xacta

CNSSI 1253

Job description

The Opportunity :As an Information Security Risk Spe cia list on our team, you will leverage your expertise to collaborate closely with contractor and DoD government system owners, as well as system administrators and developers, to identify cyber risks, analyze applicable policies , and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies. Utilizing insights from subject matter experts ( SMEs ) and engineers, you will evaluate technical infrastructure and personnel dynamics to assess the full threat landscape. From there, you will guide clients through actionable remediation plans, delivering clear and impactful solutions through presentations, detailed white papers, and well-defined milestones to ensure effective risk management and cybersecurity resilience.You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure critical DoD systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security SME while broadening your skills in DevSecOps and cloud security.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:5+ years of experience working in a professional IT environment3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and Assessment and Authorization ( A & A ) supporting DoD environmentsExperience supporting federal government or DoD ATO packages, performing A & A and RMF, and c ond ucting risk assessments for federal government or DoD systems hosted in AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environmentsExperience performing technical evaluations and security control assessments in cloud-native and containerized environmentsExperience interfacing with engineering teams to align DevSecOps pipelines with cybersecurity policiesKnowledge of compliance testing tools such as ACAS, SCAP, STIGs or SRGs, eMASS, or XactaExperience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, artifact generation, SSPs, POA & Ms, SAPs, risk assessments, and continuous monitoringTS/SCI clearanceHS diploma or GEDDoD 8570 Level II Security+ Certification or higherNice If You Have:Experience with DevSecOps, Path-to-Production, and CI / CDExperience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or Windows Server 2012 or higherExperience with cloud tools and container orchestration securityKnowledge of STIG and compliance scansAbility to advise stakeholders on cloud security strategies, container orchestration security such as Kubernetes and Rancher, and platform hardeningPossession of excellent verbal and written communication skillsBachelor's degree in IT or CybersecurityClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.