Job Description
The Opportunity:
As a lead cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of space and ground operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations expertise to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for a seasoned cyber mission specialist like you to apply your experience with cyber engineering, integration and testing for ground and space, developing innovative cyber strategies, cyber threat signatures of system of systems and impact our nation’s security defense.
In this role, you’ll lead a team of professionals as they use cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. You will leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to space, ground, and crypto systems.
This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis expertise to adequately assess and inform operators and senior leadership and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for space, ground, and crypto systems. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control.
If you want to be in the fight–working with our space, ground, and crypto systems–influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience in a cybersecurity field performing cyber engineering, cyber risk assessments, or cyber authorization activities
Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Experience with executing the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of cyber systems and networks
Experience with analyzing cyber vulnerabilities, assessing system compliance against security controls, and developing risk mitigation plans and strategies
Experience with advising our client and other personnel on cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats
Ability to lead the development and execution of incident response plans and comprehend and analyze cybersecurity documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Ports Protocols and Services Matrices (PPSMs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Program Protection Plans (PPPs)
Ability to ensure cybersecurity solutions are seamlessly integrated into existing systems and networks
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
CISSP Certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience with analyzing network configurations and network architecture diagrams
Experience in working with major DoD space programs
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field preferred; Master's degree a plus
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
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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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 application process, 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.
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.