Information Systems Security Officer

Information Systems Security Officer

The Opportunity :

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture to safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools, applications, and systems needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cybersecurity policy and risk management. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in vulnerability scanning, DevSecOps, and zero trust, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact Navy missions by championing cybersecurity, discovering cyber risks, and providing hands-on support to critical mission areas. 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 our military’s cybersecurity posture for the better.

What You’ll Work On :

Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.

Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.

Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.

Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have :

5+ years of experience supporting the Information Technology (IT) systems for a DoD or government agency

5+ years of experience supporting Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) for classified and Special Access Program (SAP) systems, including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and direct development of RMF artifacts and deliverables across all steps

5+ years of experience performing cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Evaluate-STIG, and SCAP

Experience with Xacta, including Security Plan development and hands-on processing of packages through workflows, generating security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and developing written security risks, mitigations, and recommendations, and performing vulnerability analysis of networks, systems, and communications protocols

Experience with event correlation analysis, alert triage, log integrity checks, anomaly detection, performance validation, processing account request, auditing group memberships and reviewing account changes, assuring adherence to media control policies, preventing unauthorized data exposures, and maintaining system compliance with SAP policies

Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools

Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

TS / SCI clearance with a polygraph

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8140 Certification

Nice If You Have :

Experience with eMASS

Experience with Grafana

Experience as a Navy Qualified Validator

Knowledge of DoD enterprise and tactical networks, including Security Operations Center (SOC) and battlespace management systems

Knowledge of systems engineering, information technology, cloud architecture, and virtualization

Ability to learn new technologies, implement updated rigorous security controls, and articulate industry best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and trends

Bachelor’s degree in a related Technology field

Linux OS Certification

CISSP, CEH, or CISA Certification

Clearance :

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS / SCI clearance with polygraph 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.