Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer

The opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in information system security to safeguard our nation? As an information system security engineer, you can identify the system security needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the implementation of a cross-domain system that will secure the enterprise.

In this role, you'll use your knowledge and experience to assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we secure cross-domain systems and services to meet the demands of our customers.

What you'll work on:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with 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 and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You have:

• 5+ years of experience with information systems security
• Experience developing technical security solutions to mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Experience enforcing accountability, access, and special handling requirements
• Experience developing and documenting protocols and analyzing standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of intelligence community security controls, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Ability to interface with Authorizing Officials (AOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to ensure timely approvals
• Ability to maintain and update RMF documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&Ms
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification

Nice if you have:

• Experience with Xacta or eMass
• Experience coordinating information system security inspections, assessments, and reviews
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), antivirus software, or log management
• Experience with Linux system administration
• Knowledge of DoD Raise-the-Bar Controls and Design Patterns

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation: At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity statement: As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work model: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to non-discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.