Information Security Risk Specialist, Lead

About the role

The Opportunity: Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to our Space and Military Intelligence client space. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you, a lead information security risk specialist who can break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

Responsibilities

• Work with Federal Government clients leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan.
• Oversee the analysis of technical and personnel details from Scientist, Researchers and Information Security SMEs as your team reviews the entire threat landscape.
• Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• Translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their Critical Infrastructure and Mission Critical Systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role
• 3+ years of experience with the DoD RMF accreditation processes
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, AWS, Xacta, or eMASS
• Experience implementing and maintaining security controls
• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance
• Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts
• Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
• Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists or ACAS scans
• Knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and DevSecOps principles and practices
• Knowledge of security tools such as Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Defender
• Ability to use and operate security tools, including Tenable Nessus, SecurityCenter, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, or Network Mapper
• DoD IAT level 3 or IAM Level 3 Certification

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

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.