Cybersecurity Analyst, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Rome, NY

7d • $52,900 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst to apply cybersecurity experience in support of Department of Defense Risk Management Framework guidance, Security Test and Evaluation, vulnerability assessment, compliance, and Assessment and Authorization throughout the System Development Life Cycle. The role evaluates cybersecurity weaknesses and the effectiveness of mitigations, aggregates threat feeds, and develops briefings for senior leaders on emerging technology, security requirements, and threats.

The analyst works with headquarters-level decision makers on technical solution implementation and cybersecurity sustainment across multiple technology areas. Responsibilities include assessing and communicating adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures; supporting system A&A through cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and NIST security control validation; analyzing system and application security implementations; and recommending improvements to decision makers and engineers. The role also contributes to operational plans supporting command and control.

Requirements

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

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 time management and analytical skills.
• Secret clearance.
• Security+ CE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cybersecurity capabilities for potential weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of security mitigations.
• Aggregate threat feeds and develop briefings for senior leadership on emerging technology, security requirements, and threats.
• Support technical implementation of cybersecurity solutions and their sustainment across multiple technology areas.
• Assess adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to inform operators, senior leaders, and commanders.
• Support system Assessment and Authorization through 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 operational plans supporting command and control.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree