Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior

About the role

The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst will apply their experience in various cybersecurity areas, including RMF guidance, ST&E, system vulnerability, and compliance, to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential weaknesses and the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions.
• Leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership.
• Develop operation plans to support command and control.
• Support the research of emerging technology, requisite security requirements, and emerging threats.
• Provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers on system security implementations, application security, and technology evaluations.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in a cybersecurity or computer field, including supporting information assurance, networking, or systems administration.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity standards and the implementation of industry best practices.
• Knowledge of Risk Management practices.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience with RMF A&A processes and Cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience in working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Experience with Cloud and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of STIG and compliance scans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and analytical skills.

Skills

• Technology analysis.
• System security configurations.
• Application security.
• Policy analysis.
• Technology evaluations.
• NIST security control validation.

Benefits

At Booz Allen, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. We also recognize employee contributions through our recognition awards program.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Employees working from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.