Booz Allen Hamilton · 9 hours ago
Information System Security Officer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to develop solutions that protect government systems from advanced cyber threats. The role involves assessing security configurations, leading risk analysis, and advising clients on cybersecurity strategies while collaborating with various teams to implement effective solutions.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate customers’ IT needs into a plan
Investigate new techniques and break free from the legacy model
Lead the team through a critical approach to network design
Provide alternatives and customize solutions
Advise the client, leading the discovery of their cyber risks
Understand applicable policies and develop a mitigation plan
Oversee the analysis of technical, environmental, and personnel details
Guide clients through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones
Translate security concepts for clients
Qualification
Required
3+ 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 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 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 a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, before 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
Benefits
Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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