Information Security Risk Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you'll use your experience to work witha government clientto discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You'll review technical, environmental, and personnel details to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you'll guide the Veterans Administration (VA) client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You'll work with your client to translate security concepts, so theycan make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems and critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in Risk Management Framework and NIST Security and Privacy controls.Join us as we protect VA systems and data and provide a safer cyber environment for Veteran's healthcare.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

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  Experience with NIST special publications and FIPS

  
  
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  Experience with information security and assurance principles, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and RMF process

  
  
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  Experience with leading and coaching efforts involving presentations, SOPs, whitepapers, and change management processes

  
  
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  Experience with assessing NIST security and privacy controls and maintaining Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

  
  
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  Experience with analyzing data from Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) tools, including eMASSorRiskVision to determine trends, root cause, and possible solutions

  
  
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  Experience with providing guidance for the NIST security and privacy controls and for providing sufficient documentation and artifacts for each control in the GRC tool

  
  
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  Experience in reviewing security requirements, recommending a mitigation strategy for deficiencies, and working directly with clients to provide solutionsand education

  
  
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  Experience with performingannual security reviews in accordance with FISMA reporting

  
  
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  Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

  
  
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  Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or IT and 5+ years of experience with IT or 15+ years of experience with IT in lieu of a degree

  
  

Nice If You Have:

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  Experience with Privacy and Security control implementation, testing and assessment, and POAM management

  
  
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  Experience with using data analytical tools

  
  
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  Experience with the VA

  
  
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  Experience with scanning tools

  
  
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  Experience with creating formulas and data analysis in Excel

  
  
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  Possession of excellent customer service and organization skills

  
  
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  Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

  
  
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  Public Trust

  
  
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  CAP, CISSP, CISM, PMP, or CCSK Certification

  
  

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

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Grow With Us

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A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you'll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. so you'll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.