> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/883219-information-security-risk-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/883219-information-security-risk-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Risk Specialist - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $61,900.0 - $141,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Unix, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Cloud Services, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Servicenow - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8951832/information-security-risk-specialist ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience supporting cyber incident response * 5+ years of experience with vulnerability identification and remediation * Experience working with MacOS, Windows, Linux, and Unix * Experience with ServiceNow and Autotask tools * Knowledge of Jira and Confluence * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or Computer Science * CompTIA Security+ and Network+ Certification * CompTIA Project+ Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience working with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels * Experience delivering technical briefings to leadership * Knowledge of AWS or Azure security tools and processes * Ability to work on a geographically dispersed team * ITIL 4 Foundation Certification ## Description Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the global enterprise, government agencies. In all of this "cyber noise," how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an information security risk specialist on our team, you'll work with specific enterprises, military leaders to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You'll get technical and personnel details from engineers and subject matter experts to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you'll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You'll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in on-premises and cloud solutions. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy)