Cybersecurity Specialist
Booz Allen Hamilton, Honolulu, HI, United States
Cybersecurity Specialist
As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of customers.
At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and broad knowledge to inform strategies and mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports; you’re telling the story to inform the Department of War’s (DoW) most far-reaching cybersecurity decisions.
The Opportunity As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and innovation activities for DoW information systems and networks. You will develop cybersecurity strategies, manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, ensure regulatory compliance, and support mission partners with risk mitigation and emerging threat awareness. You’ll work across multiple cybersecurity functions, including Governance, RMF operations, compliance monitoring, and cyber threat innovation initiatives.
Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can expand your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration.
You Have
5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, CTO, and executives, to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation, white papers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
TS/SCI clearance
High school diploma or GED
Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification
Nice If You Have
Experience working on defense or national security issues in the Indo‑Pacific region
Experience working at a DoW Command‑level Headquarters
Experience with NIST 800‑53 and DoD 8500/8510
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Mission Partner Engagement (MPE)
Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next‑Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data
Ability to analyze cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree
Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). 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.
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.
About Booz Allen Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting‑edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1‑877‑927‑8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.
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At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and broad knowledge to inform strategies and mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports; you’re telling the story to inform the Department of War’s (DoW) most far-reaching cybersecurity decisions.
The Opportunity As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will support enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and innovation activities for DoW information systems and networks. You will develop cybersecurity strategies, manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, ensure regulatory compliance, and support mission partners with risk mitigation and emerging threat awareness. You’ll work across multiple cybersecurity functions, including Governance, RMF operations, compliance monitoring, and cyber threat innovation initiatives.
Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can expand your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration.
You Have
5+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, CTO, and executives, to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation, white papers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
TS/SCI clearance
High school diploma or GED
Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification
Nice If You Have
Experience working on defense or national security issues in the Indo‑Pacific region
Experience working at a DoW Command‑level Headquarters
Experience with NIST 800‑53 and DoD 8500/8510
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Mission Partner Engagement (MPE)
Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including AI and machine learning, Next‑Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Big Data
Ability to analyze cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree
Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). 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.
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.
About Booz Allen Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting‑edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1‑877‑927‑8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.
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