Information Security Risk Specialist, Mid with ...

Job Number: R0140062 Information Security Risk Specialist, MidThe Challenge: Warnings about cyber threats are everywhere and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to military organizations. In all of this ''cyber noise'', how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you - build your knowledge as an information security risk specialist who knows how to break down complex threats into manageable plans of action. As an information security risk specialist on our team, you''ll work with the United States Air Force to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You''ll get technical, environmental, and personnel details from SMEs, engineers, and stakeholders to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you''ll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones. You''ll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission critical systems. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in advanced technologies. Join us as we protect military''s communications systems. Empower change with us. You Have: * 1+ years of experience in complex IT systems, including operating systems and networks * Experience with DoD cybersecurity, NIST guidelines, or the Risk Management Framework * Experience in using vulnerability or software assessment tools * Experience in executing A&A processes or non-federal processes * Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly * Secret clearance * Bachelor''s degree and 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity in lieu of a degree * DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification Nice If You Have: * Experience with DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and STIGs * Knowledge of DevSecOps principles * Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals or cyber threats for cloud * Knowledge of NIST SP-800 series publications * Knowledge of system authorization submissions with eMASS and XACTA or non-federal systems * Top Secret clearance * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or Engineering 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. Build Your Career: Rewarding work, fun challenges, and a ton of investment in our people-that''s Booz Allen cyber. When you join Booz Allen, we''ll help you develop the career you want. * Competitions - From programming competitions at our PyNights (Python competition and learning events) to competing in CTFs, we''ve got plenty of chances for you to show off your skills. * Paid Research - Have an innovative idea to explore or hypothesis to test? You can participate in challenges via our crowdsourcing platform, the Garage, and other programs to be awarded dedicated time and/or funding to advance your skills. * Cyber University - CyberU has more than 5000 instructor-led and self-paced cyber courses, a free online library that you can access from just about anywhere-including your phone-and certification exam prep guides that include practical assessments to prepare you for your exam. * Academic Partnerships - In addition to our tuition reimbursement benefit, we''ve partnered with University of Maryland University College to offer two graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity-fully funded without a tuition cap. * Maker/Hackerspaces - Race drones, print 3D gadgets, drink coffee from our Wi-Fi coffee maker, and get hands-on training on tools and tech from in-house experts in our dedicated maker and hackerspaces. 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.

Created: 2025-11-15