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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Risk Specialist - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Technology Operations, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9119025/information-security-risk-specialist ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity * Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role * Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections * Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation * Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps * Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts * TS/SCI clearance * HS diploma or GED * Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience with defense or national security- related issues in the Indo-Pacific region * Experience working at a DoW Command-level Headquarters * Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500 or 8510 * Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commer cia l organizations * Experience with Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Azure, or Google Cloud Platform ( GCP ) * Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) and Mission Partner E nga gement ( MPE ) * Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall ( NGFW ) , and Big Data * Ability to assist with develop ing cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills * Bachelor's degree ## Description Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to Department of War ( DoW ) organizations. In all of this "cyber noise", how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is an information security risk spe cia list like you who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an information security risk spe cia list on our team, you'll use your experience to work with DoW leaders to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies , and develop a mitigation plan. You'll review technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you'll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You'll work with your customer to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical networks. 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