Information Security Specialist, Senior - San Diego, United States - Booz Allen Hamilton

Description

Job Number: R0194689

Information Security Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in cybersecurity risk management to safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can identify the tools and applications needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will protect our military.

On our team, you'll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of cloud computing and architecture. You'll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in cyber policy implementation, vulnerability remediation, and risk management, you'll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you'll closely impact the Navy by securing mission-critical networks and systems. 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.

Work with us as we secure and protect the Navy for the better.

What You'll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience steering packages through all stages of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and developing artifacts, including security assessment plans, systems security plans, and plans of action and milestones
• Experience with achieving system certification, accreditation, and assessment and authorization, including IATTs and ATOs
• Experience with using cyber hardening, vulnerability management, SCAP, STIGs, eMASS, and scanning tools
• Experience with the analysis of security policies, evaluating assessment documentation, and providing written security recommendations to maintain the operational security posture for an information system
• Knowledge of the systems and software engineering management process, and its implementation as applied to the DoD acquisition processes throughout all lifecycle phases
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex technical challenges to both technical and non-technical clients and stakeholders
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 compliant Cybersecurity Workforce certification
• Ability to obtain Navy Qualified Validator certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DoD or Navy cybersecurity A&A and acquisition processes
• Experience with technical writing, acquisition documentation, cybersecurity requirements, and contract language
• Experience with security tools and devices, including network firewalls, ports and protocols, web proxies, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, or penetration tools
• Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, or virtualization
• Ability to ensure compliance of change management and configuration control processes
• Ability to plan and coordinate the IT security program in support of mission
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• CISSP 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.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us-that's why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like , tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

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.

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 $75,600.00 to $172, 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.

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.