Security Control Assessor, Senior
Booz Allen HamiltonAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Conduct independent assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls for client information systems in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Perform technical evaluations of General Support Systems (GSS) and applications using both manual and automated methods to verify proper security control implementation and configuration. Assess the effectiveness of security controls, identify weaknesses, and evaluate the severity of vulnerabilities across the system and its operating environment. Develop and deliver actionable recommendations for corrective measures. Create and review all Security Control Assessment (SCA) artifacts, including the Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Security Configuration Report (SCR).
You Have:
5+ years of experience performing security assessments of federal systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800‑53 Rev. 5, NIST SP 800‑37 Rev. 1, and agency-specific requirements
Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and analyzing scan results using Tenable Nessus, Web Inspect, and Fortify
Experience performing manual and automated configuration compliance assessments using Tenable Nessus and STIGs, including analysis of compliance findings
Experience working with POA&Ms, including drafting detailed vulnerability descriptions, impact analyses, and risk mitigation strategies, and supporting RMF Steps 4-6 Assess, Authorize, and Monitor for federal applications and GSSs
Experience assessing IT infrastructure such as network appliances, firewalls, IDS/IPS, or end-user devices for vulnerabilities and configuration compliance
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for managing risks associated with processing, storing, and transmitting information
Ability to develop clear, comprehensive documentation
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering
CISSP, CISA, CAP, or GSNA Certification
Nice If You Have:
Knowledge of security principles and risk considerations for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Knowledge of network security architecture, including topologies, protocols, components, and defense‑in‑depth principles
Possession of excellent communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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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