Information Systems Security Officer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Meade, MD seeks an Information Systems Security Officer to lead information assurance efforts across programs. You will perform risk assessments, manage RMF packages, and map STIGs, while coordinating with engineers and leadership to mitigate vulnerabilities.

A strong background in ACAS/HBSS/eMASS is essential. This role requires 5+ years in information assurance or cybersecurity and active security clearances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Experience managing and administering ACAS and HBSS.
• Experience utilizing eMASS to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts.
• Experience supporting system security and authorization processes.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and writing residual risk statements.
• Experience reporting IT security events or incidents per policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE).
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing system analysis activities for programs.
• Perform risk assessments of systems and equipment and identify solutions for vulnerabilities.
• Create and map STIGs, submit POA&Ms, and support RMF accreditations.
• Perform vulnerability management using automated systems and submit RMF packages.
• Brief the technical security posture to client leadership and prepare summaries of vulnerabilities.
• Develop relationships with other teams and communicate security complexities to various audiences, including senior management.

Skills

Information assurance

Cybersecurity

ISSO experience

Vulnerability management

Risk management

Communication with leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

eMASS

STIG checklists

Job description

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Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. Perform ongoing system analysis activities for programs. Perform risk assessments of systems and equipment, assist engineers with identifying solutions for vulnerabilities, create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs ) , submit change requests for system components, develop a Plan of Action and Milestones ( POA & M ) , create documentation supporting Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) accreditations, perform vulnerability management using automated systems, and create and submit RMF packages. Brief the technical security posture to client leadership, prepare brief slides and summaries of vulnerabilities, and advise on how to prevent and mitigate future security threats. Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas. Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer ( ISSO )
• Experience managing and administering Assured Compliance Assessment Solution ( ACAS ) and Host-Based Security System ( HBSS )
• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) to address security controls, create POA & Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists or ACAS scans
• Experience supporting system security and authorization processes
• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and writing residual risk statements
• Experience reporting IT security events or incidents based on policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Micro sof t Defender for Endpoint ( MDE )
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and DevSecOps principles and practices
• Ability to use and operate security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Security Center , IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, or Network Mapper
• Bachelor's degree in IT

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; 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 $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.

Information Systems Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. Perform ongoing system analysis activities for programs. Perform risk assessments of systems and equipment, assist engineers with identifying solutions for vulnerabilities, create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs ) , submit change requests for system components, develop a Plan of Action and Milestones ( POA & M ) , create documentation supporting Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) accreditations, perform vulnerability management using automated systems, and create and submit RMF packages. Brief the technical security posture to client leadership, prepare brief slides and summaries of vulnerabilities, and advise on how to prevent and mitigate future security threats. Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas. Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer ( ISSO )
• Experience managing and administering Assured Compliance Assessment Solution ( ACAS ) and Host-Based Security System ( HBSS )
• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) to address security controls, create POA & Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists or ACAS scans
• Experience supporting system security and authorization processes
• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and writing residual risk statements
• Experience reporting IT security events or incidents based on policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Micro sof t Defender for Endpoint ( MDE )
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and DevSecOps principles and practices
• Ability to use and operate security tools, including Tenable Nessus, Security Center , IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, or Network Mapper
• Bachelor's degree in IT

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; 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 $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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.