Information System Security Officer

Cyber threats evolve constantly. In this role, you’ll turn complex risk into clear action by supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and driving Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages through an Authorization to Operate (ATO). You’ll partner with engineering and mission teams to scope controls, assess risk, remediate gaps, and sustain continuous monitoring so systems remain secure and compliant.

• 5+ years of experience within cyber risk management or security compliance functions
• 3+ years of experience supporting A&A activities at health or research-focused government entities
• Experience applying NIST RMF across categorization, control selection or implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
• Experience supporting A&A efforts and coordinating ATO decisions with authorizing officials
• Experience performing security control assessments, producing artifacts such as Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and developing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP) and control implementation statements
• Knowledge of NIST SP 80053 Rev.5 control families and tailoring controls to impact levels
• Knowledge of FISMA processes supporting RMF and authorization decisions
• Ability to translate technical findings into risk statements and remediation recommendations aligned to mission and business priorities, plan and execute continuous monitoring (ConMon), track residual risk, and drive closure of POA&Ms
• Public Trust
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting the NIH and NCI
• Experience communicating complex security concepts clearly to nontechnical stakeholders and senior leaders
• Experience producing concise A&A documentation and executiveready summaries
• Knowledge of structured writing and plainlanguage techniques for technical documentation
• Knowledge of stakeholder analysis and change management to drive adoption of security recommendations
• Ability to write crisply, edit meticulously, and proofread to ensure consistency across artifacts
• Ability to facilitate working sessions, build consensus, and present recommendations confidently
• Master’s degree

Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

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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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.