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# Information Security Risk Specialist

- **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, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17034242?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17034242%2FInformation-Security-Risk-Specialist-New-Mexico-Albuquerque

## About the Role

* 5+ 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
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * HS diploma or GED
 * DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in a cloud-based environment
 * Experience as an ISSM
 * Bachelor's degree

## Description

Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).Provide guidance on policies and procedures to ensure compliance within an accreditation boundary. Implement security strategies to control and manage organizational information risks. Assess information systems to determine risk exposure and develop documentation addressing system security requirements.Enhance information security education within the organization and team. Monitor the latest security technologies to ensure that project personnel remain in the know.


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