Information System Security Officer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer to lead DoD risk assessments, guide A&A planning, and translate security concepts to teams. The role focuses on RMF processes, NIST 800-53 controls, and effective mitigation strategies within a defense context.

Applicants should have 5+ years of RMF leadership experience, TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification. Strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading and implementing RMF for information systems.
• 3+ years reviewing assessment reports and developing mitigation strategies incl. POAs/Milestones; experience with eMASS.
• Experience applying security requirements, including NIST 800-53 controls, to information systems.
• Experience in advisory environments and communicating technical subjects to clients.
• Knowledge of developing or modifying System Security Plans and supporting documentation for A&A processes.
• Ability to ensure all documentation is maintained, and to design and implement network security measures.
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED; DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification

Responsibilities

• Advise for the DoD and lead discovery of cyber risks
• Oversee analysis of operations and engineering data to map threat landscape
• Guide plan of action with task breakdown, milestones, policy, and presentations
• Translate security concepts to clients and team for informed decisions

Skills

Lead information security risk

Risk Management Framework

NIST 800-53

ATO packages

eMASS

Threat analysis

Network security

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification

Job description

Information System Security Officer

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the Department of Defense (DoD). In all of this "cyber noise", how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is a lead information security risk specialist like you who can break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll advise for the DoD, leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll oversee the analysis of technical and personnel details from operations and engineers as your team reviews the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your team through a plan of action with task breakdown, presentations, policy, and milestones. Your client will rely on you to translate security concepts to your team members so they can make the best decisions to secure their simulation training network.

This is your opportunity to take a leadership role in information security while sharing your skills in network defense, incident management, and threat analysis with both your clients and your team. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience leading and implementing the Assessment and Authorization process under Risk Management Framework for new and existing information systems


• 3+ years of experience reviewing assessment reports and assisting projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones Experience managing ATO packages in eMASS


• Experience applying abstract security requirements, including NIST 800-53 controls to information systems


• Experience in an advisory environment and communicating technical subjects to clients Knowledge of supporting the development or modification of System Security Plans, security requirements, and supporting documentation for the Assessment and Authorization process Ability to ensure all products and administrative documentation is completed and maintained, including for continuity and historical reference, and design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation


• TS/SCI clearance


• HS diploma or GED DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification 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

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