Information System Security Officer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Salary: $112,900–$257,000 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Sep 5, 2026
Nearby: 24 roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Information System Security Officer

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Join our dynamic team as an Information System Security Officer on a pioneering Department of Defense Zero Trust project. You will lead the planning and implementation of cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance with DoD mandates like RMF and NIST 800-53, while supporting system accreditation and continuous monitoring. Your daily tasks include managing security documentation, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating closely with technical teams to apply robust security controls aligned with Zero Trust principles. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in cybersecurity or as an ISSO on DoD projects, along with expertise in tools for identity management, endpoint detection, and security analytics. Knowledge of cloud-based systems and DevSecOps pipelines is a plus, as well as industry certifications like CISSP or CISM.

Skills

DoD RMF NIST 800-53 CMMC Zero Trust IAM MFA Encryption AWS DevSecOps CI/CD Security Analytics Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Identity Management Endpoint Detection Network Security Firewalls Access Controls

What you'll do

Support the integration and adoption of Zero Trust principles in DoD systems.
Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates like RMF, NIST 800-53, and CMMC.
Identify and mitigate security risks through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Lead efforts to achieve and maintain system accreditation under DoD RMF guidelines.
Oversee continuous monitoring activities and incident response plans for cybersecurity.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or as an ISSO on DoD projects.
Expertise in developing and managing system security documentation like SSPs, SAPs, and POA&Ms.
Knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53/800-207, and Zero Trust architectures.
Experience with tools supporting Zero Trust implementation, including identity management and security analytics solutions.
TS/SCI clearance required; Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science preferred.

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