Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Saint Inigoes Shores (MD); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Information Security Risk Specialist to help government and military clients discover cyber risks, understand policies, and develop action plans. You will review technical, environmental, and personnel details, guide stakeholders through a plan of action with presentations and milestones, and translate security concepts for decision makers.

This role offers exposure to RMF and risk management, with opportunities to broaden cybersecurity skills while protecting

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD RMF and securing national security systems.
• Ability to identify security requirements for connected and non-connected systems.
• Active Secret clearance and DoD RMF experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Experience building vendor and sponsor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Discover cyber risks for DoD clients and translate findings into mitigation plans.
• Review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs to assess threat landscape.
• Guide clients through plans of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• Translate security concepts for decision makers to secure mission critical systems.

Skills

eMASS experience

Vendor relationships

Security requirements identification

Secret clearance

RMF knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

eMASS

eMASSter

STIG

HBSS

ACAS

SCAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Warnings about cyber threats are everywhere and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies and military organizations. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you – an information security risk specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

Job Number: R0250164

Information Security Risk Specialist

The Opportunity

Warnings about cyber threats are everywhere and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies and military organizations. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you – an information security risk specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an Information Security Risk Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with the DoD to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs, engineers, and program managers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems and critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Join us as we protect our military’s communications and our nation's cyber infrastructure.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 3+ years of experience with eMASS
• Experience with Army or National Guard Bureau (NGB) RMF
• Ability to build vendor and sponsor relationships
• Ability to identify security requirements for connected and non-connected systems and unclassified, classified, and National Security Systems (NSS)
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• CISSP, CISM, or CCSP Certification

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience with eMASS
• Experience with Army ATO POA&Ms
• Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE
• Experience with people and team leadership
• Experience mentoring in the field of cybersecurity
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Experience with eMASSter, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Evaluate-STIG, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Ports, Protocols and Services Matrix, and Host Based Security System (HBSS)
• Ability to manage workflows, system data flows, and architecture diagrams
• 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 $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 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.