Information Systems Security Engineer

Booz-Allen-Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen seeks an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to strengthen national defense by integrating security into AI-enabled systems across operations, research, and enterprise environments.

You will guide RMF actions, coordinate ATO processes, and ensure compliance with STIGs while collaborating with DevSecOps and AI/ML teams.

Qualifications

• You have strong RMF experience with creating and maintaining authorization packages and ATOs.
• You have conducted security assessments, remediation, and continuous monitoring per RMF.
• You implement DoD/Cyber directives and maintain eMASS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify security controls, assessment tools, and authorization strategies for secure AI-enabled systems.
• Lead RMF authorization packages, ATOs, and POA&Ms across varied environments.
• Conduct security assessments, remediation, and Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with DevOps, Cloud, and AI/ML teams.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, and security documentation.

Skills

RMF

ATO processes

ACAS

SCAP

eMASS

Vulnerability remediation

Security assessments

Continuous monitoring

IAVM directives

STIGs

Risk assessment

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and secure system design to strengthen national defense and protect critical AI-enabled capabilities? As an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), you will identify the security controls, assessment tools, and authorization strategies needed to ensure emerging technologies are securely integrated into operational, research, and enterprise environments. Your experience will help drive the development, testing, and deployment of secure systems that safeguard missions, protect sensitive data, and reinforce our nation’s security posture.On our team, you’ll guide and mentor professionals as they analyze complex cybersecurity challenges, conduct security assessments, and remediate vulnerabilities across varied systems and architectures. You’ll lead the creation and maintenance of RMF authorization packages, manage ATO processes, and oversee the development of key cybersecurity artifacts, from system security plans to POA&Ms. Leveraging your expertise with tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and eMASS, you’ll evaluate system risks, ensure compliance with STIGs and IAVM directives, and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts across project teams.In this role, you’ll make a direct impact on critical mission areas by embedding cybersecurity best practices into AI development pipelines and integrating security throughout the system lifecycle. Your work will help ensure secure deployment of advanced capabilities that support national operations, enhance readiness, and defend vital infrastructure. With hands-on problem solving, opportunities to collaborate with DevOps, Cloud Architects, AI and ML Engineers, and continuous learning across evolving technologies, you’ll help shape resilient, innovative security solutions for our customers.Join us as we strengthen, secure, and protect mission systems that support our nation today and into the future.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including creation and maintenance of authorization packages, ATOs, and re-authorizationsExperience conducting security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring in alignment with RMFExperience with compliance scanning and VM tools, especially ACAS and SCAPExperience implementing cybersecurity directives such as IAVM directives, CPUs, and STIGsExperience updating and maintaining eMASS, including scan results, documentation, and evidence packagesKnowledge of system lifecycle management and procurement cybersecurity requirementsAbility to prepare and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and POA&MsAbility to analyze system architectures, hardware, and software designs to identify and mitigate security risksTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with cybersecurity, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with cybersecurityNice If You Have:Experience securing AI-enabled or ML-driven systems, given the mission context of supporting AI capabilities across operational, research, and enterprise environmentsExperience with cloud and hybrid architectures, especially when securing AI workloads across varied computer environmentsExperience with DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD security integration, and automated compliance workflowsExperience working with cross-functional AI and ML development teams, enabling secure model training, deployment pipelines, and monitoring frameworksExperience in secure software development or secure architecture design reviewsExperience with cybersecurity automation scripting such as Python, PowerShell, or Ansible to support STIG automation, scanning pipelines, or IaC security controlsKnowledge of DoD-specific cybersecurity governance frameworks, mission workflows, and operational environments including USCYBERCOM or DoW environmentsClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.