Booz Allen
InformationSystemSecurityOfficer
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“Information System Security Officer at Booz Allen. Skills: Information System Security Officer, cybersecurity, risk mitigation, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Authority to Operate (ATO). Discover cyber risks. Understand policies”
What You'll Achieve.
help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action; help your team guide your client through a plan of action; make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems; take an active role in information security; protect our client's cyber infrastructure
Industry & Context.
break down complex threats into manageable plans of action; assess the entire threat landscape; analyze RMF policies
Top Secret clearance, identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, right to take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud, use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience supporting the development of security plans or packages for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems Authority to Operate (ATO), including the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls, Experience with network administration on Windows and Linux systems, Experience reviewing NESSUS or ACAS vulnerability scans and reviewing audit logs, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Ability to create tactics, techniques, procedures, white papers, standard operating procedures, workflows, system data flows, and architectural diagrams, Ability to analyze RMF policies, Top Secret clearance, HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity, or Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity
Nice to Have
Experience providing network or system administration or computer operations, Experience supporting the Intelligence Community, Knowledge of cloud architecture and virtualization, Ability to accurately relate requirements and document requirements within the appropriate security document or within the RMF system and coordinate with the program, other systems, and security personnel, Possession of excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+ Certification
What You'll Do.
Develop a mitigation plan
and personnel details from clients and SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape
Guide client through a plan of action with presentations
Translate security concepts for client
Support the development of security plans or packages for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems Authority to Operate (ATO)
Implement and assess cybersecurity controls
Network administration on Windows and Linux systems
Review NESSUS or ACAS vulnerability scans
standard operating procedures
and architectural diagrams
Provide network or system administration or computer operations
Support the Intelligence Community
Relate requirements and document requirements within the appropriate security document or within the RMF system
Coordinate with program
and security personnel
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with federal clients; Work with SMEs; Guide your team; Coordinate with the program, other systems, and security personnel
Communication Scope
excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
Information System Security Officer **The Opportunity:** Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to a varied government IT ecosystem. In all of this “cyber noise,” how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an Information System Security Officer on our team, you’ll work with our federal clients to discover their cyber risks, understand policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You’ll get technical, environmental, and personnel details from our clients and SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You’ll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in cybersecurity and risk mitigation. Work with us as we protect our client's cyber infrastructure. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * Experience supporting the development of security plans or packages for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems Authority to Operate (ATO), including the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls * Experience with network administration on Windows and Linux systems * Experience reviewing NESSUS or ACAS vulnerability scans and reviewing audit logs, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) * Ability to create tactics, techniques, procedures, white papers, standard operating procedures, workflows, system data flows, and architectural diagrams * Ability to analyze RMF policies * Top Secret clearance * HS diploma or
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