Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting the Army? We’re looking for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide full lifecycle support to risk management and analysis on intelligence networks and systems to help us and our customers identify capability gaps, threats, and vulnerabilities and provide other technical support as required.

As an ISSO on our project, you’ll rely on cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) background to be a technical leader and support Enterprise activities and Booz Allen customers throughout multiple classified computing domains. You will assume responsibility for ensuring all Information System Security policies, standards, and directives are enforced to support assessment, authorization, and continued operation of information systems processing classified information. You will define security expectations, drive the remediation of vulnerabilities, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems remain authorized, protected, and mission ready. You’ll provide your customers with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.  

Your ISSO or SYSAD expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. You’ll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning.  

What You’ll Work On:  

• Pay special attention to intrusion detection, find and fix unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensure that remote access points are well secured.
• Analyze systems to establish and manage accreditation for all information systems and equipment operating within a classified environment.
• Research and analyze Risk Management Framework (RMF) to make RMF certification recommendations to Enterprise.
• Conduct information security assessments and analysis in accordance with all procedures, policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Develop and implement system information security standards and procedures. 
• Focus on threats and vulnerabilities and improvement of security of systems.
• Create Cybersecurity, System Engineering, and Design and Integration Reports.
• Provide logistics, procurement, and lifecycle services.
• Provide technical expertise to support receipt, storage, handling, inventory, deployment, and disposal of property.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance Management (IAM) activities
• Experience integrating MI Systems with other warfighting functions such as Fires, Mission Command, Signal, or Electronic Warfare on multiple classification networks
• Experience developing technological responses with recommendations to prevent, reduce, detect, and respond to cyberspace threats
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of actionable cyberspace threats requiring a rapid response and assess information security for classified activities
• Ability to conduct research and assessments to develop and update system security outlining security operating procedures
• Ability to provide NE and Computer Environment (CE) support
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience in a professional work environment, Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience in a professional work environment, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in a professional work environment
• IAM Level I or Level II Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience as an ISSM, ISSE, or SCA supporting classified programs
• Experience completing certification and accreditation packages and requirements via the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system for RMF documentation submission
• Ability to perform security inspections, validate clearances, and perform certifications and cyber awareness training
• Ability to assist with the issuance of Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs)
• Ability to prepare Body of Evidence for Authorization or Assessment activities to receive Approval to Connect or Operate
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-Security) 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 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.