Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Reston, VA

2d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Information System Security Officer The Opportunity: We’re looking for an Information System Security Officer ( ISSO ) who can create solutions for the government that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats. As an ISSO at Booz Allen, you’ll detect, evaluate, and document the security configuration of developmental and operational tools and security impacts, and make improvement recommendations. You’ll coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and vendors to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customers’ IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. As an ISSO on our team, you’ll advise the client, leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies , and developing a mitigation plan. You’ll oversee the analysis of technical, environmental, and personnel details from technical subject matter experts and engineers as your team reviews the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. Your client will rely on you to translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take a leadership role in information security while sharing your skills in cloud technologies with both clients and your team. Be a part of our team as we protect our nation's critical information systems. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an ISSO or Information System Security Analyst ( ISSA )
Experience c ond ucting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements
Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ICD 503, RMF, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of information technology solutions to achieve an authorization to operate ( ATO )
Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager
Ability to perform risk analysis
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Asso cia te’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides ( STIGs ) , checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tool
Experience assessing configuration changes such as new COTS tools or web application upgrades, to system security boundary
Experience drafting tool implementation CONOPS and reviewing tool or capabilities topologies, CONOPS, and vulnerability scans to assess risk
Experience with cyber- related tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer
Knowledge of cloud-native security tools, including HBSS
Knowledge of Zero T rus t principles and concepts
Ability to plan and c ond uct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for the initial installation of systems and networks
Ability to work within a collaborative team, and a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Possession of excellent written, organizational, presentation, and verbal communication skills
AWS, Azure, or GCP Certification