Information Systems Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Pensacola, MD

About The Position

Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting the engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. Perform ongoing system analysis for programs, assess system and equipment risks, and help engineers identify solutions to vulnerabilities. Create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), submit change requests for system components, develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), prepare documentation supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations, manage vulnerabilities using automated systems, and create and submit RMF packages. Brief technical security posture to client leadership, prepare slides and vulnerability summaries, and advise on preventing and mitigating future security threats. Build effective relationships with other teams and communicate security topics to varied 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 across network, system, and application areas, and use big data analytics and traditional security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. The position requires a Secret clearance. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work-life programs; dependent care; and recognition awards. Eligible employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis may participate in benefit programs. The projected annual compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000, depending on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements.

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 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).
High school diploma or GED.
Secret clearance is required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing system analysis activities for programs.
Perform risk assessments of systems and equipment and assist engineers in identifying vulnerability solutions.
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.
Manage vulnerabilities using automated systems.
Brief client leadership on technical security posture 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 varied 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.