Booz Allen
InformationSystemsSecurityEngineer
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“Information Systems Security Engineer at Booz Allen. Skills: Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), Information System Security Engineering, cybersecurity. ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture, design, development, and configuration. coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM)”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain an acceptable security posture; achieve an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO); achieve Authority to Operate (ATO)
Industry & Context.
solutions to complex problems; challenging hands-on problem-solving
TS/SCI clearance, security investigation, eligibility requirements for access to classified TS/SCI clearance, on camera during interviews and assessments, 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
3+ years of experience with guiding a client through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process, Experience working as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or a role in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Service Management, Experience in conducting enterprise vulnerability scanning using security applications such as ACAS, performing risk remediation efforts, conducting security control assessments, and integrating security principles to ensure compliance with DoD directives and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Experience with achieving system certification, accreditation, assessment, and authorization, including IATT and ATOs, Experience in engineering, implementation, and hardening robust security solutions, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDS/IPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to defend against emerging threats, Knowledge of the systems and software engineering management process and its implementation, as applied to DoD acquisition processes throughout all life cycle phases, Knowledge of DoD communication, cybersecurity, and IT systems, TS/SCI clearance, Associate's degree and 7+ years in Cyber Security, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security, or 9+ years of experience in Cyber Security in lieu of a degree, DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification
Nice to Have
Experience with DevSecOps, Experience with Cloud technologies and environments such as AWS, Experience with Agile methodologies, Experience with Operating Systems, including Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu, or Red Hat, Ability to apply Cybersecurity engineering methods to solution development life cycle activities, Ability to research emerging technology and apply it to cutting-edge problems, Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP, or CISM Certification
What You'll Do.
ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture
coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
implement and enforce all DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures
perform the documenting
and managing systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and to achieve an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO)
support DoD and military clients in developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions
including technical implementations
and analyzing policies
assist in the development of solutions to complex problems with hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective
secure and protect critical AI/ML networks for vital client missions and operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM); collaboration skills
Communication Scope
presentation and collaboration skills
Full Job Description
Information Systems Security Engineer **The Opportunity:** Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in system security engineering to help our country and assist our clients with critical missions? You'll ensure requirements are effectively integrated into the system through purposeful security architecture, design, development, and configuration. You will coordinate changes or modifications with the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and implement and enforce all DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures, as defined by cybersecurity-related documentation. You'll perform the documenting, monitoring, updating, and managing systems to maintain an acceptable security posture and to achieve an Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Authority to Operate (ATO). You will support DoD and military clients in developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, including technical implementations, RMF, and analyzing policies. You'll assist in the development of solutions to complex problems with hybrid systems from a cybersecurity perspective. You'll work with minimal supervision within established procedures and practices. 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 and protect critical AI/ML networks for vital client missions and operations. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 3+ years of experience with guiding a client through the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process * Experience working as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), or a role in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or IT Service Management * Experience in conducting enterprise vulnerability scanning using security applications such as ACAS, performing risk remediation efforts, conducting security control assess
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