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Information Assurance Specialist

Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
$99K/yr - $225K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Booz Allen Hamilton is a leader in consulting and technology solutions, and they are seeking an Information Assurance Specialist to help the U.S. Air Force understand and mitigate cyber risks. In this role, you will assess cyber threats, develop mitigation plans, and guide clients in securing their critical infrastructure and systems.
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Responsibilities

  • Work with U.S. Air Force mission systems administrators to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan
  • Review technical and personnel details from engineers and subject matter experts to assess the entire threat landscape
  • Guide clients through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones
  • Translate security concepts for clients to help them make informed decisions regarding their security posture

Qualification

Required

  • Experience in designing or implementing Zero Trust Architecture security models
  • Experience with Security Information and Event Management tools like Splunk, firewalls, intrusion or prevention, and vulnerability scanning tools
  • Knowledge of risk management principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response methodologies
  • Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations and best practices for identity and access management
  • Ability to perform comprehensive security assessments, analyze and respond to security incidents, and conduct forensics investigations
  • Secret clearance
  • Associate's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role, or 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role in lieu of a degree
  • GIAC certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Preferred

  • Experience with securing cloud environments and services in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with implementing and auditing control frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001, and using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate security tasks
  • Knowledge of how to integrate security practices and automated tools in CI/CD pipeline

Benefits

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
Glassdoor
3.9
Founded in 1914
Mclean, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.boozallen.com