Systems Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Alexandria, VA

4d•$62,000 - $141,000•Remote

About The Position

As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of the Army National Guard. At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and knowledge to inform strategies and help mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re telling the story to play a part in informing our nation's most far-reaching cyber security decisions. As a cyber threat specialist on our team, you’ll be trusted to monitor system activity for security breaches and anomalies, analyze logs and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, and conduct regular security assessments and audits of systems and applications. You’ll work with multiple stakeholders to evaluate risk, make meaningful recommendations, and implement measures to mitigate identified risks. You’ll help monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can grow your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as an ISSO or Information System Security Analyst (ISSA)
3+ years of experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements
Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems
Experience implementing controls from NIST 800-53
Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager
Ability to perform risk analysis
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, CySA+, or SSCP Certification

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 the system security boundary
Experience drafting tool implementation CONOPS and reviewing tool or capabilities topologies, CONOPS, and vulnerability scans to assess risk
Experience with cyber tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer
Ability to plan and conduct 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
Cyber management certifications including CGRC, CISM, or CISSP Certification

Responsibilities

Monitor system activity for security breaches and anomalies.
Analyze logs and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits of systems and applications.
Work with multiple stakeholders to evaluate risk, make meaningful recommendations, and implement measures to mitigate identified risks.
Monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary.