Information Security Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information Security Specialist to analyze policies and implement risk mitigations for airborne, ground, and lab systems. You will review security controls, coordinate with engineers and program managers, and translate concepts into actionable roadmaps to protect critical missions.

Ideal candidates have a TS clearance, 5+ years in cybersecurity, experience with RMF/DoD policies, and CM for security software/hardware/firmware.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• CM for information system security software, hardware and firmware.
• Security guidance and IS validation using NIST RMF, DoD policies.
• Ability to manage security authorization activities.
• Coordinate security requirements for connected and non-connected systems (unclassified/classified).
• Top Secret clearance; HS diploma or GED IAT Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Analyze policies, procedures and requirements to determine cyber resilience.
• Identify security weaknesses, propose improvements and document changes.
• Review technical details from SMEs to assess threat landscape and risk.
• Translate security concepts for program managers to enable informed decisions.
• Develop strategic cyber roadmap and guide teams to secure mission-critical systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security RMF

Policy analysis

Risk assessment

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma / GED IAT Level II

DoD IAM/IAT Level III

CISSP Certification

Job description

Information Security Specialist

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough – we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect our nation's airborne networks, we need strategic policy development. That’s why we need you, a cybersecurity analyst with the expertise required to analyze the policies, procedures, and requirements that determine our cyber resilience. As an Information Security Specialist for airborne, ground support systems, and System Integration Labs, you’ll review systems to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate risk, implement changes, and document modifications. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from subject matter experts, engineers, and program managers to assess the entire threat landscape. You’ll work closely with the program manager to translate security concepts, enabling them to make informed decisions to secure their mission critical systems. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you’ll advance the development of a strategic cyber roadmap. You’ll ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving environment. As an Information Security Specialist at Booz Allen, you’ll identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s cybersecurity needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. You will advise on new techniques and guide the team through critical approaches to design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and operational needs.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity
• Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware and coordinating changes and modifications with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO)
• Experience providing security guidance and IS validation using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoD, and local security policies
• Ability to manage security authorization activities
• Ability to coordinate security requirements for connected and non-connected systems and unclassified and classified systems
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED IAT Level II or higher Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with cybersecurity
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD IAM or IAT Level III Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation At Booz Allen

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

About Booz Allen

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. About Booz Allen Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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