Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Rome, NY

1d • $52,900 - $108,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a junior Cybersecurity Analyst to support cybersecurity risk assessment and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) across the System Development Life Cycle. The role applies Department of Defense Risk Management Framework guidance, Security Test and Evaluation, system vulnerability analysis, and compliance practices. The analyst evaluates cybersecurity weaknesses and the effectiveness of mitigations, analyzes system security implementations and application security, and provides recommendations to decision makers and engineers.

The analyst works with a team to use cyberspace operations systems and aggregate threat feeds, informing briefings for senior leadership. Work also includes researching emerging technologies, security requirements, and threats; supporting technical solution implementation and cybersecurity sustainment across technology areas; and assessing adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures. The position contributes to cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, NIST security control validation, and operation plans supporting command and control.

Requirements

• Experience in a cybersecurity or computer field, including supporting information assurance, networking, or systems administration.
• Experience applying system security configurations to meet compliance standards.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and the implementation of industry best practices.
• Knowledge of risk management practices.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to create written or verbal communication products for review.
• Scheduled to obtain a bachelor's degree by Spring 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RMF A&A processes and cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Experience with cloud and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of STIG and compliance scans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and analytical skills.
• Secret clearance.
• Security+ CE certification.

Responsibilities

• Support Assessment and Authorization efforts throughout the System Development Life Cycle.
• Apply DoD Risk Management Framework guidance, Security Test and Evaluation, vulnerability analysis, and compliance practices.
• Evaluate cybersecurity weaknesses and the effectiveness of mitigations.
• Use cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds and inform briefings for senior leadership.
• Research emerging technologies, security requirements, and threats, and help develop approaches to meet organizational goals.
• Support technical implementation of solutions and cybersecurity sustainment across multiple technology areas.
• Assess adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to inform operators, senior leadership, and commanders.
• Conduct cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and NIST security control validation.
• Analyze system security implementations and application security, and provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers.
• Contribute to operation plans that support command and control.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level