Security Analyst

The Opportunity:

As a Senior ATO Security Analyst on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with Veterans Affairs (VA) Information System Owners (ISO), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), site managers, and other system stakeholders to coordinate and drive the completion of Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps 0-6 ATO activities and requirements, identify and mitigate risks, escalate project risks to leadership, understand and apply VA authorization policies and processes, and provide information system security expertise. You'll ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems throughout the system’s lifecycle from product acquisition and installation through decommission. You will complete and maintain very detailed security documentation and coordinate to execute ATO support duties that documents security details related to system installations, a variety of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software in a variety of complex and simple installation sites. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts into actionable implementable solution recommendations to help the client make informed security decisions from all aspects of IT deployments ensuring full commissioning is completed through deployment into production and decommissionings. This is your opportunity to act as an information security and RMF subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity.

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You Have:

• Experience with Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM)

• Experience with supporting all RMF steps, security categorizations, creating and updating security artifacts and FISMA security documents, control implementation details, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)

• Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 security controls, RMF, and system authorizations and security compliance standards and processes

• Experience in creating plans and approaches for executing product installation securely in accordance with agency authorization policy requirements for system major changes and development lifecycle while identifying potential risks and working with system stakeholders to create mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate risks

• Experience in analyzing authorization documents and associated artifacts against authorization requirements to identify gaps, establish a schedule to address outstanding authorization requirements, and coordinate directly with system stakeholders to address identified gaps in accordance with required deadlines

• Ability to independently lead client-facing meetings and present complex ATO topics to the client

• Ability to organize, manage, and maintain large amounts of discrete data with various expiration dates across multiple systems simultaneously

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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electronics engineering and 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or 13+ years of experience in cybersecurity in lieu of degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with VA

• Experience supporting ATOs for specialized devices

• Ability to engage with varying levels of staff and leadership

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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

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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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All 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.