Information Security Risk Specialist

As an Information Security Risk Specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with the DoD to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs, engineers, and program managers to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems and critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Join us as we protect our military’s communications and our nation’s cyber infrastructure.

• 3+ years of experience with eMASS
• Ability to build vendor and sponsor relationships
• Ability to identify security requirements for connected and non-connected systems and unclassified, classified, and National Security Systems (NSS)
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• CISSP, CISM, or CCSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with eMASS
• Experience with Army or National Guard Bureau (NGB) RMF
• Experience with Army ATO POA&Ms
• Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, or ISSE
• Experience with people and team leadership
• Experience mentoring in the field of cybersecurity
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Experience with eMASSter, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Evaluate-STIG, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Ports, Protocols and Services Matrix, and Host Based Security System (HBSS)
• Ability to manage workflows, system data flows, and architecture diagrams
• Master’s degree

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Salary at Booz Allen 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). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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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.