Information Assurance Specialist

Information Assurance SpecialistThe 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 cloud‑native 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, Assess‑Only, 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 risk‑based remediation through POA&Ms, continuous monitoring, and transparent stakeholder engagement.You’ll also perform advanced SCA/SCA‑V functions, design and execute transparent Security Assessment Plans, analyze near real‑time posture using automated scans, logs, and CaC outputs, validate automated evidence and Policy and Compliance‑as‑Code results, and synthesize mission‑focused risk analysis for the AO such as SAR, RAR, and authorization recommendations. You’ll lead technical incident response for cloud‑native systems, coordinate with SaaS providers during third‑party incidents, and brief program leadership with a strict “no surprises” approach that enables timely, risk‑informed decisions.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have: 5+ years of experience with Information Assurance3+ years of experience directly performing Information Assurance tasksKnowledge of the DoD cybersecurity environmentSecret clearanceBachelor’s degree in an IT, Computer Science, or Engineering fieldDoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or IAT Level II baseline certification such as CISSP, Security+ CE, CISM, or CASP+ CENice If You Have: Experience operating eMASS as the authoritative GRC system of record, maintaining near real‑time security documentation and POA&MsExperience with Compliance as Code and cloud‑native tools such as AWS Inspector, Security Hub, validating automated evidence against NIST SP 800‑53 and DoD STIGsExperience with vulnerability and software assurance tooling including SAST/DAST, SCA, or container image scanning, and risk‑based remediation before deploymentExperience with ICAM enforcement such as DoW eICAM, least‑privilege access controls, and secure SaaS configurationKnowledge of RMF step 1–6 execution, continuous monitoring, and CSRMC automation in DevSecOps pipelinesAbility to lead technical incident response for cloud‑native systems and coordinate with third‑party providers to restore mission capabilityClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Arlington, VA; Mechanicsburg, PAType: Full time