Senior Compliance ISSO and Enterprise Cybersecurity Security Architect role at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA (onsite), translating IL5 regulatory requirements into security controls and guiding architecture and engineering toward IL5 compliance.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Information System Security Officer for IL5 environments, bridging regulatory compliance with security architecture and engineering execution.
- Translate IL5 mandates into concrete technical requirements for implementation teams.
- Collaborate with system architects and engineers to assess topologies and configurations and verify that security controls are effectively deployed.
- Lead security risk management efforts as the Information Security Risk Specialist to ensure security and compliance across IL5 environments.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
- Background in cybersecurity, network security architecture, and engineering with GRC roles such as Security Control Assessor (SCA), ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM.
- Experience evaluating and advising on technical security implementations.
- Experience conducting in-depth assessments of network architectures, system configurations, and scan results to evaluate true control effectiveness beyond paperwork.
- Knowledge of network defense tools.
- Familiarity with DoD standards, FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, RMF, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for security controls, assessments, and risk mitigation into actionable technical tasks for IL5 environments.
- Ability to manage the full risk lifecycle from identifying vulnerabilities to guiding engineering teams through remediation and final closure.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Technologies
- DoD standards
- FISMA and FedRAMP frameworks
- NIST standards
- RMF (Risk Management Framework)
- DevSecOps practices
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Network defense tools
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
Identity verification
Identity verification will be required during the hiring process, utilizing advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to confirm identity and reduce fraud. Interviews and assessments may require on-camera participation, and Booz Allen reserves the right to capture images to verify identity.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is integrated into Booz Allen operations with a commitment to responsible use. For candidate interactions, use of AI tools to prepare responses for interviews is not allowed unless explicit permission is granted.
Work Model
- Remote: Occasional in-person work at Booz Allen or a customer facility may be required.
- Hybrid: Regular in-person work from a Booz Allen facility with possible visits to a customer facility.
- Onsite: Primary duties performed at a Booz Allen office or customer site, with on-site collaboration as needed.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Compensation
Salary range: The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000 to $225,000 per year (annualized USD).
