Information Systems Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton • San Antonio, TX

2d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting the engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. The Information Systems Security Officer performs ongoing system analysis and risk assessments for systems and equipment; assists engineers in identifying solutions to vulnerabilities; creates and maps Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs); submits change requests for system components; develops Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms); prepares documentation for Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations; manages vulnerabilities using automated systems; and creates and submits RMF packages.

The role briefs technical security posture to client leadership, prepares slides and vulnerability summaries, and advises on preventing and mitigating future security threats. It requires building relationships across teams and communicating security concepts to varied audiences, including senior management. The officer implements infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises; assesses risk and vulnerabilities across network, system, and application areas; and uses big data analytics and traditional security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Experience managing and administering Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Host-Based Security System (HBSS).
• Experience using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists or ACAS scans.
• Experience supporting system security and authorization processes.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and writing residual risk statements.
• Experience reporting IT security events or incidents based on policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE).
• Secret clearance required.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Ability to use and operate security tools, including Tenable Nessus, SecurityCenter, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, or Network Mapper.
• Bachelor's degree in IT.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing system analysis activities for programs.
• Assess risks to systems and equipment and help engineers identify solutions for vulnerabilities.
• Create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Submit change requests for system components.
• Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Create documentation supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations and create and submit RMF packages.
• Perform vulnerability management using automated systems.
• Brief technical security posture to client leadership and prepare slides and summaries of vulnerabilities.
• Advise on preventing and mitigating future security threats.
• Communicate security concepts to a wide range of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Use big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED