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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Officer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Xacta, Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Security Content Automation Protocol, Cybercrime, Tenable Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=319321767b92d8b5 ## About the Role * Experience with control implementations associated with RMF, FedRAMP, ICD 503, and DoD information levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of IT solutions to achieve system authorizations * Experience developing and reviewing ATO authorization packages in Xacta or eMASS * Experience analyzing compliance and vulnerability scan results, and implementing appropriate mitigations * Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tools * Experience performing audit log reviews to detect anomalous behavior in information systems and networks, and overseeing continuous monitoring activities * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam * Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity field and 2+ years of experience providing cybersecurity leadership, including interfacing with internal and external SMEs such as PMs, Cyber Assessors, and AOs, or 5+ years of experience providing cybersecurity leadership, including interfacing with internal and external SMEs such as PMs, Cyber Assessors, and AOs, in lieu of a degree * DoD Directive 8140 Qual Matrix for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II Certification Nice If You Have: * Ability to work through challenging security requirements to maintain compliance * Possession of excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills * Possession of excellent organizational skills * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or CS * CGRC, CCNA-Security, CASP+, CISSP, or Security+ Certification * AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Security - Specialty Certification ## Description Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to Department of War (DoW) agencies and related components. 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