Booz Allen

InformationSystemSecurityOfficer

$62–62k Quantico, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Information System Security Officer at Booz Allen. Skills: Information System Security Officer, Cybersecurity, Risk mitigation. Discover cyber risks. Understand policies”

What You'll Achieve.

Secure their mission-critical systems

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Break down complex threats into manageable plans of action; Analyze RMF policies

Eligibility Requirements

Top Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, Identity verification process, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Use of AI or other tools to assist with responses during interviews 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, 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, Ability to create tactics, techniques, procedures, whitepapers, 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, Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology, CS, or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity

Nice to Have

Experience with Xacta or JCAM, Experience reviewing NESSUS or ACAS vulnerability scans and reviewing audit logs, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Experience providing network or system administration or computer operations, Experience with Windows and Linux systems, Experience supporting the Intelligence Community, Knowledge of cloud architecture and virtualization, Possession of excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or CASP+ Certification

What You'll Do.

Develop mitigation plan

Assess threat landscape

Guide client through plan

Translate security concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with program, other systems, and security personnel; Work with federal clients; Help your team guide your client

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, whitepapers, 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 * 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 * Ability to create tactics, techniques, procedures, whitepapers, 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

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