Information Systems Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$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, assist engineers in identifying vulnerability solutions, create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), submit system-component change requests, develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), prepare documentation for 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 summaries of vulnerabilities, and advise on preventing and mitigating future security threats. Build relationships with other teams and communicate security topics to audiences ranging from technical staff to senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas, leveraging big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. This is a hybrid position with locations including Fort Meade, Maryland, and additional locations in Columbus, Ohio; Ford Island, Hawaii; Hill AFB, Utah; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Pensacola, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; Scott AFB, Illinois; and Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing system analysis 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 client leadership on technical security posture, prepare vulnerability summaries and slides, and advise on preventing and mitigating future threats.
Build relationships across teams and communicate security topics 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.
Report IT security events or incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.