Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cyber Tools Assessor to enhance government cybersecurity. The role involves evaluating security configurations, advising on cyber risks, and leading teams to implement secure IT solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience with security practices and relevant certifications. Join us in protecting critical information systems.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Financial Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Programs

Dependent Care

Qualifications

• 3+ years as ISSO or ISSA.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document security configurations.
• Lead risk analysis and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with teams for secure IT solutions.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

eMASS

Xacta IA Manager

Ansible

Terraform

Splunk

STIG Viewer

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We’re looking for a Cyber Tools Assessor who can create solutions for the government that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats. As a Cyber Tools Assessor at Booz Allen, you’ll detect, evaluate, and document the security configuration of developmental and operational tools, and security impacts, and make improvement recommendations. You’ll coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and vendors to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll advise the client leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll oversee the analysis of technical, environmental, and personnel details from technical subject matter experts and engineers as your team reviews the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. Your client will rely on you to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take a leadership role in information security while sharing your skills in cloud technologies with both clients and your team. Be a part of our team as we protect our nation's information systems.

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You Have:

• 3+ years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Analyst (ISSA)
• Experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements
• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
• Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ICD 503, RMF, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of information technology solutions to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO)
• Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager
• Ability to perform risk analysis
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification
• DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tool
• Experience assessing configuration changes such as new COTS tools or web application upgrades, to system security boundary
• Experience drafting tool implementation CONOPS and reviewing tool or capabilities topologies, CONOPS, and vulnerability scans to assess risk
• Experience with cyber-related tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer
• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools, including HBSS
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and concepts
• Ability to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks
• Ability to work within a collaborative team and a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Possession of excellent written, organizational, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• AWS, Azure, or GCP 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:

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 demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible for our benefits. Individuals not meeting this threshold are eligible for select offerings. Learn more about our total benefits on our Careers site.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, experience, and organizational requirements. The projected salary range for this position is $99,000 to $225,000 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.