Information Assurance Specialist

Job Number: R0247185

Information Assurance Specialist

The Opportunity:

As an Information Assurance Specialist serving a national defense agency, you will integrate security across the full system lifecycle to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data for traditional and cloudnative architectures including AWS and approved SaaS. You'll lead the operationalization of RMF/CSRMC in a DevSecOps environment, automate control implementation and evidence collection to achieve and sustain A&A, AssessOnly, and cATO accreditations, and maintain an authoritative body of evidence in eMASS. You'll collaborate with control owners and delivery teams to tailor and implement security controls such as container security, serverless, service meshes, or IaC, document shared responsibility and control inheritance, and drive riskbased remediation through POA&Ms, continuous monitoring, and transparent stakeholder engagement.

You'll also perform advanced SCA/SCAV functions, design and execute transparent Security Assessment Plans, analyze near realtime posture using automated scans, logs, and CaC outputs, validate automated evidence and Policy and ComplianceasCode results, and synthesize missionfocused risk analysis for the AO such as SAR, RAR, and authorization recommendations. You'll lead technical incident response for cloudnative systems, coordinate with SaaS providers during thirdparty incidents, and brief program leadership with a strict "no surprises" approach that enables timely, riskinformed decisions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Information Assurance
• 3+ years of experience directly performing Information Assurance tasks
• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an IT, Computer Science, or Engineering field
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or IAT Level II baseline certification such as CISSP, Security+ CE, CISM, or CASP+ CE

Nice If You Have:

• Experience operating eMASS as the authoritative GRC system of record, maintaining near realtime security documentation and POA&Ms
• Experience with Compliance as Code and cloudnative tools such as AWS Inspector, Security Hub, validating automated evidence against NIST SP 80053 and DoD STIGs
• Experience with vulnerability and software assurance tooling including SAST/DAST, SCA, or container image scanning, and riskbased remediation before deployment
• Experience with ICAM enforcement such as DoW eICAM, leastprivilege access controls, and secure SaaS configuration
• Knowledge of RMF step 1-6 execution, continuous monitoring, and CSRMC automation in DevSecOps pipelines
• Ability to lead technical incident response for cloudnative systems and coordinate with thirdparty providers to restore mission capability

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

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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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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.