Information Assurance Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you'll work with different program leads and team members to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You'll get technical, environmental, and personnel details to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you'll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

On our team, you'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of policy documentation and accreditation processes. You'll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. You will design, implement, and optimize data infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability, reliability, survivability, and performance of data systems within U.S. government systems. In this role, you'll directly impact U.S. government modernization efforts with the customer by conducting accreditation through the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Using your knowledge and experience in RMF, you'll assess security threats and implement security controls. You will develop and design the RMF for the Hybrid Cloud Architecture as data infrastructure, including procurement, installation, and configuration of data infrastructure across U.S. government systems.

You will develop and maintain a cohesive data fabric architecture to establish data transport system, database fabric, and edge-based routing that enables seamless data integration, access, and governance across various data sources and systems, including DAF level capabilities. Further, as part of a team, you will implement data mesh principles and best practices to enable decentralized data ownership, access, and management while promoting data democratization and autonomy.

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.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience leading and implementing the Assessment and Authorization process under RMF for new and existing information systems

• 3+ years of experience reviewing assessment reports and assisting with projects in identifying security risks, including technical and non-technical, and developing effective mitigation strategies, including Plan of Action and Milestones

• 3+ years of experience managing ATO packages in eMASS or Xacta

• 2+ years of experience executing federal, national, DoD, USAF, and U.S. State Department requirements to be able to assess cyber risk, identify mission sets, and defend the mission

• 2+ years of experience maintaining accreditation at a level consistent with USAF, DoD, and FISMA requirements

• Experience with the FISMA compliance vehicle (ITIPS)

• Knowledge of supporting the development or modification of System Security Plans, security requirements, and supporting documentation for the Assessment and Authorization process

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing SSP or ATO packages for systems deployed in a DoD Cloud environment

• Ability to ensure all products and administrative documentation is completed and maintained, including for continuity and historical reference

• Ability to design, develop, and implement network security measures that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in a technical field

• Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Service Provider Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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.

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.