Information Security Risk Specialist

Information Security Risk Specialist

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats evolve constantly. In this role, you’ll turn complex risk into clear action by supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and driving Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages through Authorization to Operate (ATO). You’ll partner with engineering and mission teams to scope controls, assess risk, remediate gaps, and sustain continuous monitoring so systems remain secure and compliant.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience within Information Security, Cyber Risk Management, or Security Compliance Functions

• Experience applying NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) across categorization, control selection or implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring

• Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts and coordinating Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions with Authorizing Officials

• Experience performing security control assessments and producing artifacts such as Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)

• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP) and control implementation statements

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 Rev.5 control families and tailoring controls to impact levels 

• Knowledge of FISMA processes supporting RMF and authorization decisions

• Ability to translate technical findings into risk statements and remediation recommendations aligned to mission and business priorities, plan and execute continuous monitoring (ConMon), track residual risk, and drive closure of POA&Ms

• Public Trust

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in information security in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience communicating complex security concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leaders

• Experience producing concise A&A documentation and executive‑ready summaries

• Knowledge of structured writing and plain‑language techniques for technical documentation

• Knowledge of stakeholder analysis and change management to drive adoption of security recommendations

• Ability to write crisply, edit meticulously, and proofread to ensure consistency across artifacts

• Ability to facilitate working sessions, build consensus, and present recommendations confidently

• Master's degree

  

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one