Cyber Security Specialist

Overview Your growth matters to us - explore our career development opportunities. Responsibilities BE EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED Connect with others in our people-first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity. SUPPORT YOUR WELLBEING Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life. YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY Discover what to expect during your journey as a candidate with us. The Opportunity: Manage the application of analytical risk management principles that enable organizations to achieve mission assurance by preparing for, preventing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from emergencies. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members. Support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and innovation activities for Department of War (DoW) information systems and networks. Assume responsibility for developing cybersecurity strategies, managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting mission partners with cybersecurity risk mitigation and emerging threat awareness. Work across multiple cybersecurity functions including Governance, RMF operations, compliance monitoring, and cyber threat innovation initiatives. You Have: 5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification Nice If You Have: Experience working defense or national security issues in the Indo-Pacific region Experience working at DoW Command-level Headquarters Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500/8510 Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Mission Partner Engagement (MPE) Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data Ability to support the development of cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's degree 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. 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Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr