Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Information System Security Officer to partner with federal clients, assess cyber risks, and translate policy into actionable mitigation plans. You will gather details from SMEs, produce presentations and whitepapers, and guide clients through plans of action to secure critical systems.

Role requires experience with RMF/ATO processes, strong documentation, and the ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the development of security plans or packages for A&A of IT systems and Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Ability to relate requirements and document them within RMF systems and coordinate with teams.
• Ability to create tactics, procedures, whitepapers, SOPs, workflows, data flows, and diagrams.
• Ability to analyze RMF policies and controls.

Responsibilities

• Assess cyber risks for federal clients and translate them into actionable plans.
• Support the development of mitigation plans with presentations and milestones.
• Translate security concepts for clients to aid decision-making on mission-critical systems.

Skills

Security risk assessment

RMF ATO guidance

Tactics and procedures

Documentation skills

Cybersecurity controls

Security concepts translation

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

HS diploma or GED with 10+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

Xacta

JCAM

Nessus

ACAS

Job description

Information System Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to a varied government IT ecosystem. 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 System Security Officer on our team, you’ll work with our federal clients to discover their cyber risks, understand policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll get technical, environmental, and personnel details from our clients and SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You’ll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in cybersecurity and risk mitigation. Work with us as we protect our client’s cyber infrastructure.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience supporting the development of security plans or packages for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems Authority to Operate (ATO), including the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls
• Ability to accurately relate requirements and document requirements within the appropriate security document or within the RMF system, and coordinate with the program, other systems, and security personnel
• Ability to create tactics, techniques, procedures, whitepapers, standard operating procedures, workflows, system data flows, and architectural diagrams
• Ability to analyze RMF policies
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity, or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Xacta or JCAM
• Experience reviewing NESSUS or ACAS vulnerability scans and reviewing audit logs, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA)
• Experience providing network or system administration or computer operations
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and virtualization
• Possession of excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+ 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, 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. 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-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.