Mission-Critical ISSO: Lead National Cyber Defense

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Reston, VA seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments, coordinate with teams and vendors, and translate security concepts into practical plans. The role requires DoD/NIST controls experience, TS/SCI clearance, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include guiding risk analysis, maintaining security configurations, and developing action plans to safeguard mission-critical systems for government clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ISSO/ISSA experience.
• Experience with DoD/NIST security controls and authorization processes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willing to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Assess security configurations of developmental and operational tools.
• Lead risk analysis and document security impacts.
• Coordinate with in-house teams, subcontractors, and vendors to identify right tools and plan actions.
• Provide mitigation plans and recommendations to the client.

Skills

ISSO/ISSA experience

Tool assessments

Security configuration

NIST 800-53/RMF

eMASS/Xacta IA Manager

Risk analysis

TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II

Cloud technologies

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Associate’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

STIG Viewer

SCAP

ACAS scanning tool

eMASS

Xacta IA Manager

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Reston, VA seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security assessments, coordinate with teams and vendors, and translate security concepts into practical plans. The role requires DoD/NIST controls experience, TS/SCI clearance, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include guiding risk analysis, maintaining security configurations, and developing action plans to safeguard mission-critical systems for government clients.