Information Security Specialist

When our country’s cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough – we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect our nation's airborne networks, we need strategic policy development. As an Information Security Specialist for airborne, ground support systems, and System Integration Labs, you’ll review systems to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate risk, implement changes, and document modifications.

Responsibilities

• Review technical, environmental, and personnel details from subject matter experts, engineers, and program managers to assess the entire threat landscape.
• Work closely with the program manager to translate security concepts, enabling them to make informed decisions to secure their mission critical systems.
• Guide the client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, advancing the development of a strategic cyber roadmap.
• Ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving environment.
• Identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate cybersecurity needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.
• Advise on new techniques and guide the team through critical approaches to design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and operational needs.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware and coordinate changes and modifications with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO).
• Provide security guidance and IS validation using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoD, and local security policies.
• Manage security authorization activities.
• Coordinate security requirements for connected and non-connected systems and unclassified and classified systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity.
• Experience providing configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware and coordinating changes and modifications with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Authorizing Official (AO).
• Experience providing security guidance and IS validation using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoD, and local security policies.
• Ability to manage security authorization activities.
• Ability to coordinate security requirements for connected and non-connected systems and unclassified and classified systems.
• Top Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ Certification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with cybersecurity (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• DoD IAM or IAT Level III Certification (preferred).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program acknowledging 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.

Pay

Salary 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

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