Information Security Risk Specialist

Job Number: R0251859

About the role

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll assist military leaders with discovering their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll gather technical and personnel details from subject matter experts and system engineers to help with the assessment of the entire threat landscape. You’ll learn how to guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones and help to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure and mission critical systems. This is your opportunity to build experience in a strategic information security role while developing skills in the cybersecurity risk management field. Work with us as we protect our military's communications systems and our nation's cyber infrastructure.

Requirements

• Experience supporting cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, or incident response in an internship, fellowship, academic project, or extracurricular activity
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, information security concepts, and risk management fundamentals
• Ability to analyze technical and non-technical information, document findings, and communicate recommendations in written and verbal formats
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Risk Management by Winter 2026
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire date

Nice to have

• Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, security operations, DevSecOps, incident response, or cyber defense exercises
• Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Controls, or other industry security frameworks
• Ability to perform risk analysis, evaluate security controls, and support compliance documentation activities
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field
• Cybersecurity Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Red Hat Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and benefits

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

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. A recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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.

Work model

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.