Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid, to translate cyber threats into actionable plans for Department of War organizations. You will work with DoW leaders, review technical data, and develop mitigation plans while guiding milestones and roadmaps to secure mission-critical networks.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, with opportunities to grow expertise in policy alignment and threat assessment across complex

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
• Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience with supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
• Ability to work with senior leaders including CISO, CIO, and CTO
• Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers
• TS/SCI clearance and HS diploma or GED
• Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or Security+

Responsibilities

• Identify cyber risks with DoW leaders and assess threat landscape
• Review technical details from subject matter experts for risk assessments
• Develop and present action plans, milestones, and white papers for client decisions
• Translate security concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives to align with policy requirements

Skills

IT operations experience

Cybersecurity experience

Senior leader collaboration

Technical documentation

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

eMASS

Job description

Overview

Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid – Cybersecurity risk specialist focused on translating cyber threats into actionable plans for Department of War (DoW) organizations. You will break down complex threats, work with DoW leaders to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans. You’ll review technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to assess the threat landscape and guide clients through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll translate security concepts for customers to enable informed decisions to secure mission-critical networks, and grow your skills in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance. This role supports protecting military communications systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Responsibilities

• Work with DoW leaders to identify cyber risks and assess the overall threat landscape.
• Review technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to inform risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Develop and present plans of action, including milestones, roadmaps, and white papers, to guide client decision-making.
• Translate security concepts for non-technical stakeholders to enable informed decisions to secure mission-critical networks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives to broaden expertise and ensure alignment with policy requirements.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
• Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience with supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
• Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
• Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with defense or national security-related issues in the Indo-Pacific region
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500 or 8510
• Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data
• Knowledge of Mission Partner Engagement (MPE)
• Ability to assist in developing cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree

Clearance

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.

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.