Cybersecurity & IT Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

3d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can organizations understand and mitigate risks? 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. On our team, you’ll work with government counterparts to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans or strategy. You’ll get technical and personnel details 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 legacy and next generation mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, systems administration, or network engineering
Experience implementing and maintaining security controls across enterprise environments
Experience with vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening
Knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for Risk Management Framework (RMF) reporting
Knowledge of cybersecurity and IT-related NIST Special Publications (SP)
Knowledge of the security principles of Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Motion
Ability to review and analyze a wide range of software, network, and security artifacts for credibility
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HQ USAF, STRATCOM, AFGSC, NC3, or nuclear C2
Knowledge of USAF and DoW security policies, programs, and regulations
Knowledge of NIST Special Publications (SP): 800-218, 800-209, 800-207, 800-184, 800-161, 800-137, 800-123, 800-94, 800-82, 800-53, 1800-35, 1800-34, 1800-14, and 1800-10
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
COMPTIA Security+ Certification
Information Systems Professional (CISSP) Certification
Google Professional Cloud Security Certification
AWS Certification
Microsoft and governance, risk, and compliance certifications

Responsibilities

Discover cyber risks
Understand applicable policies
Develop mitigation plans or strategy
Assess the entire threat landscape
Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones
Translate security concepts for your client