Senior ISSO — Cyber Risk & Cloud Security (TS/SCI)

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to design and document secure configurations for government systems. You will assess cyber tools, coordinate with teams and vendors, and guide risk-based decisions to protect critical missions.

The role emphasizes translating security concepts for leadership, implementing RMF and NIST controls, and pursuing modern security approaches in a fast-paced environment. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as ISSO/ISSA or equivalent experience.
• Experience with DoD security standards and guidelines.
• Experience implementing security controls and achieving ATO.
• Experience with government compliance tools (STIGs, SCAP, ACAS).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness.

Responsibilities

• Assess tools and configurations against best practices and gov requirements.
• Document security configurations and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with in-house teams, subs, and vendors.
• Lead risk analysis and authorization planning.
• Communicate security concepts for decision making.

Skills

Security risk assessment

NIST 800-53

RMF/DoD IA

SCAP/SCAP tools

eMASS/XACTA

Vendors coordination

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

HS diploma or GED (7+ years IT)

Associate’s degree (5+ years IT)

Bachelor’s degree (3+ years IT)

Master’s degree (1+ years IT)

Tools

STIG Viewer

SCAP

ACAS

eMASS

XACTA IA Manager

Ansible

Terraform

Splunk

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to design and document secure configurations for government systems. You will assess cyber tools, coordinate with teams and vendors, and guide risk-based decisions to protect critical missions.

The role emphasizes translating security concepts for leadership, implementing RMF and NIST controls, and pursuing modern security approaches in a fast-paced environment. A TS/SCI clearance is required.