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Booz Allen Hamilton · 16 hours ago

Information System Security Officer

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) who can create solutions for the Government to withstand advanced cyber threats. The ISSO will lead efforts to evaluate security configurations, coordinate with teams and vendors, and guide clients in mitigating cyber risks while ensuring secure IT solutions.

ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create solutions for the Government that will withstand even the most advanced cyber threats

Detect, evaluate, and document the security configuration of developmental and operational tools and security impacts

Make improvement recommendations

Coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and vendors to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customers’ IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions

Investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going

Lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs

Advise the client, leading the discovery of their cyber risks, understanding applicable policies, and developing a mitigation plan

Oversee the analysis of technical, environmental, and personnel details from technical subject matter experts and engineers as your team reviews the entire threat landscape

Guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones

Translate security concepts, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems

Qualification

NIST 800-53DoD Information LevelsRisk analysisEMASSXacta IA ManagerDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationAWS CertificationAzure CertificationGCP CertificationCloud-native security toolsZero Trust principlesCommunication skillsCollaborative team work

Required

5+ years of experience as an ISSO or Information System Security Analyst (ISSA)

Experience conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines and requirements

Experience with the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for systems

Experience with implementing controls from NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ICD 503, RMF, and DoD Information Levels, including applying them to the design and implementation of information technology solutions to achieve an authorization to operate (ATO)

Experience with eMASS or Xacta IA Manager

Ability to perform risk analysis

Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification

Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification prior to start date

Preferred

Experience with DoD security technical implementation guides (STIGs), checklists, and testing tools, including STIG Viewer, SCAP, and ACAS scanning tool

Experience assessing configuration changes, such as new COTS tools or web application upgrades, to system security boundary

Experience drafting tool implementation CONOPS and reviewing tool or capabilities topologies, CONOPS, and vulnerability scans to assess risk

Experience with cyber-related tools, such as Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, or STIG Viewer

Knowledge of cloud-native security tools, including HBSS

Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and concepts

Ability to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for the initial installation of systems and networks

Ability to work within a collaborative team and a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Possession of excellent written, organizational, presentation, and verbal communication skills

AWS, Azure, or GCP Certification