Information Systems Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

6d•$99,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting the engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. Perform ongoing system analysis and risk assessments of systems and equipment, help engineers identify vulnerability solutions, create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), submit system-component change requests, develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and prepare documentation and packages supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations. Perform vulnerability management using automated systems and brief technical security posture to client leadership, including summaries of vulnerabilities and advice on preventing and mitigating future threats. Build relationships across teams and communicate security complexities to audiences ranging from technical teams to senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Assess risk and vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications, and use big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. The position is hybrid and may be based in Fort Meade, Maryland, or one of the listed additional locations: Columbus, Ohio; Ford Island, Hawaii; Hill AFB, Utah; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Pensacola, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; Scott AFB, Illinois; or Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. A Secret clearance is required. The role offers an annualized projected compensation range of $99,000 to $225,000, depending on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements. Booz Allen describes benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. The posting states it will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Requirements

At least 5 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 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.
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.
Conduct risk assessments of systems and equipment and assist engineers in identifying 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.
Build relationships with other teams and communicate security complexities to a wide variety 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.