Information System Security Officer, Senior

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer, Senior to collaborate with law enforcement, assess cyber risks, and translate security concepts for mission-critical systems.

You will review complex technical and environmental data, guiding stakeholders through action plans and milestones while advancing skills in cloud computing and data science. This role emphasizes client-facing leadership and rigorous security controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the cyber or IT field
• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Work with law enforcement to discover cyber risks, understand policies, and develop a mitigation plan.
• Review technical, environmental, and personnel details from engineers to assess the threat landscape.
• Guide the client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones.
• Translate security concepts so clients can make informed decisions to secure mission critical systems.
• Grow expertise in cloud computing and data science while protecting national cyber infrastructure.

Skills

Clearance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xacta

CISSP/CompTIA

Job description

Information System Security Officer, Senior

The Opportunity

Work with law enforcement to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. Review technical, environmental, and personnel details from engineers to assess the entire threat landscape. Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. Work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems. Act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cloud computing and data science. Join us as we protect our nation's cyber infrastructure.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in the cyber or IT field
• Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Xacta
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills
• CISSP or CompTIA 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 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 $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

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.

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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