Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Serve as a part of an integrated team of engineers and cybersecurity experts focused on implementing plans to make IT systems as resistant to attack and as survivable under attack as possible. Provide the expertise and technical knowledge, to perform analysis, to ensure security controls are consistently implemented, integrate new technology with IT security standards. Develop and execute plans for monitoring, assessing, and verifying security controls across all major information systems. Develop, evaluate, and exercise IT survivability and contingency plans. Ensure consistent application of information security standards across all agency information systems to meet all regulatory and agency documented standards and guidance. Ensure preparation for internal and external audits through management of all infrastructure artifacts required to pass audits.  Advise on an integrated, dynamic cyber defense and leverage cybersecurity solutions to deliver cybersecurity operational services, including intrusion detection and prevention, situational awareness of network and device intrusions, security events and data spillage, and incident response actions.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity in a professional or academic research environment

• Experience with evaluating security vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, or implementing remediation activities

• Experience performing annual security reviews developing IT contingency plans (ITCPs), disaster recovery plans (DRPs), and continuity of operations plans

• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Ability to create cybersecurity documentation, including security plans and procedures

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• CISSP Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience performing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) package reviews to ensure compliance with all Federal, DoD and Army requirements.

• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.