Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

About The Position

Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid The Opportunity: Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to Department of War (DoW) organizations. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you—an information security risk specialist who will break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an information security risk specialist on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with DoW leaders to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll review technical and personnel details from subject matter experts to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work with your customer to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical networks. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance. Work with us as we protect our military's communications systems. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

2+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience with supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with defense or national security-related issues in the Indo-Pacific region
Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500 or 8510
Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data
Knowledge of Mission Partner Engagement (MPE)
Ability to assist in developing cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree