Information Systems Security Officer, Mid

Information Systems Security Officer, Mid

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cybersecurity and security engineering that will safeguard our nation? As an Information Systems Security Officer on our team, you can identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cybersecurity testing and risk management. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your experience with systems security, you’ll help assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands-on support to critical mission areas. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure and protect our military’s cybersecurity posture for the better.

What You’ll Work On: 

• 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.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) systems for a DoD or government agency

• Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) working with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including continuous monitoring

• Experience with cybersecurity strategies, constructs, and vulnerability analysis to determine applicability, risk, impact, mitigations, and remediations

• Experience interacting directly with clients, managers, and stakeholders and approving authorities to identify problems, analyze data, generate solutions, and communicate results

• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems

• Knowledge of Agile and implementation of Agile methodologies

• Knowledge of NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, CNSS-1253, or JSIG requirements

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• DoD 8140 Security+ and CySA+ Certifications

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with eMASS and XACTA

• Experience with configuration management

• Experience providing network, system administration, or computer operations support

• Experience with hands-on cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), SCAP, scan analysis, IP networking, and communications

• Experience supporting SAPF or SCIF environments

• Knowledge of cloud architecture and virtualization

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies

• Bachelor’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.