Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Assess and request customer authorization for company-managed classified endpoints, servers, networks, and security appliances .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applying U.S. Government cybersecurity policies, executing system assessments, and implementing security controls in compliance with NIST and FISMA requirements. Proficient in risk management frameworks and incident response strategies to ensure robust cybersecurity measures.

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Risk Management Framework (RMF)Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) ToolNIST ComplianceDoD 8570 IAM Level II CertificationTS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

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Hard Skills

System AssessmentSecurity Control ImplementationVulnerability ScanningPatch ManagementCybersecurity Solutions DesignIncident ResponseData Loss PreventionConfiguration ManagementAuditingVirus Scanning

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAM Level II CertificationCISSP-ISSAP CertificationCISSP-ISSEP Certification

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity PolicyFederal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)Intelligence CommunitySecurity AppliancesClassified Endpoints

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and request customer authorization for company-managed classified endpoints, servers, networks, and security appliances
Apply evolving U.S. Government cybersecurity policy and guidance
Execute system, network, and security appliance auditing, virus scanning, and hardware and software configuration management
Monitor program system administrators to ensure relevant security procedures are followed
Document compliance criteria and test cases to validate evolving cybersecurity requirements
Apply cybersecurity requirements and guidance from NIST, the Intelligence Community, and the DoD

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience applying security systems concepts, requirements, design development, implementation, and integration to information systems
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience performing system assessment and authorization through a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool
Knowledge of risk mitigation and selecting and designing security controls for implementation
Knowledge of incident response and data loss prevention, detection, and response
Knowledge of NIST and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements for monitoring and reporting
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph required
High school diploma or GED
DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification
Experience executing the analysis, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions
Experience maintaining vulnerability scanning tool compliance and patch management
Experience engineering and implementing security-based solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud-prevention process
Camera-on expectation during virtual meetings