Cybersecurity Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Wright Patterson AFB, OH

81d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We're looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your Risk Management Framework (RMF) knowledge for the Air Force and Space Force. In this role, you'll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You will leverage your cybersecurity expertise to harden systems, conduct vulnerability assessments, and bolster the organization's security posture. This is an opportunity to use your experience to assess the entire threat landscape. Then you'll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You'll work with your client to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems and critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity and RMF. If you want to be in the fight, working shoulder to shoulder with our mission partner, securing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in system security engineering, including applying STIGs.
• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing material and non-material system security solutions.
• Experience conducting security assessments, documenting actions, and validating accreditation under RMF.
• Experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and accreditation artifacts.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, including ACAS, HBSSS, or Splunk.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Ability to design and implement secure architectures for SCI environments.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cyber range design, implementation, and operations, including realistic threat simulations.
• Experience preparing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools for security tasks, including PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Knowledge of SATCOM or tactical network security.
• Possession of excellent writing skills.
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III Certification, including CISSP, CISM, CAP, CEH, GSEC, or similar Certification.

Responsibilities

• Understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses and effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions.
• Leverage cybersecurity expertise to harden systems and conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Assess the entire threat landscape and guide clients through a plan of action.
• Prepare presentations, whitepapers, and milestones for clients.
• Translate security concepts for clients to make informed decisions regarding their systems.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees