Information Systems Security Officer

Booz Allen; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Information Systems Security Officer to safeguard critical systems against evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to guide government stakeholders in understanding and mitigating risks. You'll work with advanced technologies, including cloud infrastructure and AI solutions, while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment focused on protecting national security. Join us and make a significant impact in the realm of information security.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Leave

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Work-Life Programs

Dependent Care

Recognition Awards Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with NIST risk management methodologies.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity leadership in an ISSO role.
• Experience with AWS security controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess cyber risks and develop mitigation plans for DoD agencies.
• Coordinate with product delivery teams to meet cybersecurity standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and support incident response actions.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cybersecurity Leadership

AWS

Incident Response

Data Security

NIST Standards

Agile Development

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Splunk

STIG Viewer

Xacta

eMASS

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and related components. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) like you who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an ISSO on our team, you will use your experience to work with government stakeholders and a cloud-based application and platform development team to identify cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from security engineers, platform and application developers, and enterprise architects to assess the entire threat landscape. You will coordinate with product delivery teams to ensure their products meet DoD cybersecurity standards and support a larger cyber team to collectively guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, documentation, and milestones.

You will work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, containerized applications, CI/CD application pipelines, and sensitive data repositories. You will conduct risk assessments, considering data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will be involved in organized Incident Response actions, such as guiding and reporting back to key stakeholders. You will support the team in meeting authorization timelines and coordinating communications with external entities in support of that objective.

This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in AWS, AI or ML, containerization, CI/CD, Agile development, DevSecOps, risk management, and data security. Work with us as we protect the DoD's critical analytic capabilities.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience implementing risk management methodologies contained in best practice documentation such as NIST SP 800-30, SP 800-53, SP 800-128, SP 800-160, SP 800-171, or CIS benchmarks, in support of system security configurations, practices, and oversight

3+ years of experience providing cybersecurity leadership in an ISSO capacity, interfacing with internal and external SMEs, such as PMs, Cyber Assessors, and AOs

Experience with control implementations associated with RMF, FedRAMP, ICD 503, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of IT solutions to achieve system authorizations

Experience implementing and maintaining security controls within AWS cloud, containerized, CI/CD pipeline, and Agile development environments

Experience developing and reviewing ATO authorization packages in Xacta or eMASS

Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results and implementing appropriate mitigations

Experience performing audit log reviews to detect anomalous behavior in information systems and networks, and overseeing continuous monitoring activities

Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

Bachelor’s degree

CGRC/CAP, CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, SSCP, Security+, or GSEC certification

Nice If You Have:

Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tools

Experience with cyber related tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer

Ability to work through challenging security requirements to maintain compliance

Possession of excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Possession of excellent organizational skills

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or CS

DoD 8570 IAT III or IAM III level Certification such as CISSP Certification

AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Security - Specialty 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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.