Enterprise Cybersecurity Exercise Designer

Enterprise Cybersecurity Exercise Designer

The Opportunity:  

As an Enterprise Cybersecurity Exercise Designer, you will work with the Cyber Resiliency Program Lead within the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO). You will have previous experience with enterprise exercise planning to support the design and execution of custom, realistic, and scenario-based exercises to test the effectiveness of our current security processes across a wide range of enterprise functions, playing a key role in bolstering the security posture of the company and increasing resilience. Because of this, you will effectively work and communicate with varying levels of stakeholders to include team leadership, senior executives, as well as technical and non-technical customers. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Work On:  

• Support the coordination and facilitation of requirement gathering sessions, working with subject matter experts, process owners, and stakeholders.  

• Track cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, tactics, and techniques and procedures used by cyber actors.  

• Assist in the drafting of exercise scenarios ranging from tabletop exercises to functional exercises with active scenarios developed to test cyber incident response plans, command and control procedures, and cross-functional coordination.  

• Arrange exercise logistics and maintain program documentation, to include exercise lifecycle documents from early concept and development planning meetings through execution, to after-action reporting and lessons learned briefing.  

• Support exercise facilitation, including making real-time adjustments and collecting data for after-action analysis.  

• Support in the analysis of exercise recordings and data to draft after-action reports, lessons learned, and process improvement plans, incorporating recommendations and modifications to cybersecurity plans, processes, and protocols.  

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 2+ years of experience working in cybersecurity and IT, including exercise design and with incident response procedures  

• Experience with cybersecurity compliance policy, programs, processes, and metrics  

• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity systems and technologies, including the risks and opportunities created by AI use  

• Knowledge of scenario planning and exercise logistics coordination, with a focus on developing realistic, complex, and engaging scenarios   

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in a professional work environment, or 5+ years of experience in a professional work environment in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:  

• 4+ years of experience working in cybersecurity and IT

• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity exercise planning   

• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively and effectively with a team  

• Ability to adapt and flex in response to fast-moving developments  

• Possession of excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills  

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effectively communicating technological concepts to non-technical audiences 

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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.