Commercial Business Information Security Officer

Commercial Business Information Security Officer

The Opportunity:

As a Business Information Security Officer (BISO), you are the bridge between Booz Allen Commercial business and cybersecurity, anticipating sector needs and understanding sector strategy to offer security-based advisory services. You'll play a pivotal role in raising cybersecurity’s profile within Booz Allen, safeguarding our company's sensitive data and critical infrastructure. You'll be a trusted advisor, a skilled communicator, and a security champion, working together with business leaders and the Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) team to build a robust and resilient security posture. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with client-facing teams supporting highly regulated industries (e.g., Finance, Energy) to understand their unique delivery needs through the lens of cybersecurity risk

• Translate complex security concepts into clear and actionable business language

• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of security controls across the organization

• Conduct risk assessments, drive behavior change, and prioritize security investments to drive business growth

• Oversee cybersecurity audits and client-based security assessments

• Identify growth areas of security awareness and training to keep employees vigilant

• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to understand dynamic cyber risk decisioning

• Advise senior leadership on security matters and represent the cybersecurity team at leadership meetings

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with information security in a business-oriented role

• Experience with supporting or performing cyber incident response activities

• Knowledge of security best practices, SOC2 Type 1 and Type 2, and navigating client vendor security assessments

• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to collaborate with the professional confidence and credibility to effectively engage and interact with senior and executive leadership across the enterprise

• Ability to comprehend complex problems quickly, draw logical conclusions, make sound decisions, develop solutions, and drive closure

• Ability to take unpopular positions, when necessary, influence others to support these decisions, and maintain trust and credibility

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience with working in the cyber industry in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in the commercial sector

• Experience with leading an organization guided by cyber threat intelligence

• Experience with participating in industry information sharing and analysis center organizations

• Experience with leading successful cross-functional efforts across cyber and business teams

• Experience with developing board, C-level, or senior management reporting and updates

• Possession of excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• CISSP Certification

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 $139,400.00 to $259,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.