Expert Security Controls Assessor

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Sep 6, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k

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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$194,118 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 702 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Expert Security Controls Assessor

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As an Expert Security Controls Assessor at a leading cybersecurity firm, you will join a highly specialized team responsible for designing and implementing robust security policies to safeguard complex database and software systems. Your daily tasks will involve assessing the effectiveness of existing security controls across various operational environments, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premises solutions, while also contributing to the development of new security principles and concepts. You must possess extensive knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and DoD-specific Risk Management Framework processes, along with expertise in evaluating AI/ML technologies and cross-domain solutions. This role demands a TS/SCI clearance and at least 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, alongside the ability to communicate technical information clearly under pressure.

Skills

NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework DoD-Specific implementations Operational technology Information technology systems Cross domain solutions Layered defensive techniques AI/ML CI/CD TS/SCI clearance CISSP CASP

What you'll do

Designs and implements security policies and procedures for database and software systems.
Applies NIST SP 800-53 standards to assess and manage system authorizations.
Evaluates operational technology and information technology systems for security controls.
Reviews technical implementations across various types of systems, including AI/ML solutions.
Communicates effectively in high-pressure situations regarding system security impacts.

What we're looking for

20+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security fields.
Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, DoD Risk Management Framework processes.
Proficient in assessing and implementing security controls across various systems.
Ability to review technical implementations for complex, high-pressure situations.
Strong communication skills for conveying system security impacts clearly.

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