Information System Security Manager

Information System Security Manager

The Opportunity:

Booz Allen is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support the U.S. Army in the development, operational maintenance, and sustainment of critical systems and networked environments. The ISSM will lead cybersecurity efforts across assigned information systems and ensure security requirements are integrated into operations, engineering, compliance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities. This position will serve as the primary cybersecurity oversight and coordination lead for system security posture, vulnerability management, compliance, and assessment and authorization support.

What You’ll Work On:

• Serve as the ISSM for assigned systems and act as the principal advisor on system cybersecurity posture, security controls, and compliance.

• Oversee implementation and sustainment of cybersecurity requirements across system lifecycles, including development, fielding, maintenance, and operational support.

• Manage RMF execution and system assessment and authorization activities, including review of RMF artifacts, identification of control deficiencies, and coordination of corrective actions.

• Establish and maintain cybersecurity program control processes for certification testing, compliance documentation, inspections, periodic audits, investigations, software research, hardware introduction, and release activities.

• Review vulnerability assessments and compliance audit results, triage and prioritize findings, direct remediation efforts, and track closure of deficiencies.

• Ensure systems are maintained in compliance with RMF controls, enclave policy, local policy, and applicable cybersecurity requirements through configuration management, system hardening, and patch management oversight.

• Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSEs, administrators, program managers, and stakeholders to integrate security controls and resolve cybersecurity integration and verification issues.

• Oversee use of enterprise cybersecurity and compliance tools, including ACAS, Nessus or Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, and Evaluate STIG, to assess system posture and support audit readiness.

• Maintain documentation, status reporting, and cybersecurity readiness metrics for leadership and authorizing stakeholders.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 3+ years of experience with cybersecurity, including supporting DoW or Army information systems

• Experience supporting RMF assessments, compliance audits, and system authorization activities

• Experience managing vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and cybersecurity compliance efforts

• Experience with ACAS, Nessus or Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, and Evaluate STIG

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering

• CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience serving as an ISSM, ISSO, cybersecurity lead, or system security compliance manager in a DoD environment

• Experience supporting Army programs, platform systems, or enclave environments

• Experience with system hardening, patch management, audit readiness, and continuous monitoring activities

• Experience briefing cybersecurity risks, findings, and recommendations to leadership

• Experience tailoring, implementing, and monitoring JSIG controls on DoW information systems

• Ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret 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 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.