Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an information security risk specialist to guide government clients through Navy RMF lifecycle tasks. You’ll collect technical details from SMEs, shape risk assessments, and craft plans of action with milestones to mitigate threats to critical systems.

You will develop and support SAPs and SARs, translate complex security concepts for decision-makers, and present findings to leadership in a structured, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading and executing Navy RMF.
• Experience with eMASS and ACAS, vulnerability management.
• Experience reviewing STIGs and enforcing STIGs.
• Knowledge of Navy RMF requirements and POA&Ms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Navy RMF lifecycle across all steps.
• Gather technical and personnel details from SMEs for risk assessment.
• Develop mitigation plans and POA&Ms.
• Present plans and milestones to military leaders with clear actions.
• Translate security concepts for decision-makers.

Skills

RMF leadership

Navy RMF lifecycle

eMASS

ACAS

STIGs

SAP/SAR development

PPSM knowledge

DoD 8140/752

Security concepts translation

Secret clearance

Education

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

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

STIG Viewer

HBSS

SCAP

Job description

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:3+ years of experience leading and executing Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF), including full lifecycle implementation across all RMF steps, application of Navy SOPs and cybersecurity directives, and ownership of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Experience with eMASS and ACAS, including analysis and prioritization of scan results, development and maintenance of hardware and software inventories, and vulnerability management using SCAP, VRAM and HBSSExperience reviewing, interpreting, and enforcing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) using STIG ViewerExperience developing and supporting Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs) in alignment with Navy RMF requirementsKnowledge of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)Ability to operate in a structured and compliance-driven environment while executing established cybersecurity processes with minimal supervisionSecret clearanceBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software EngineeringDoD 8140 or 752- Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner CertificationNice If You Have:Top Secret clearanceMaster’s degreeClearance: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.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 $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 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. 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-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.