Senior ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDAlexandria, VA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 51 roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer

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The ISSO Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior role involves managing RMF governance activities and authorization package maintenance for DoD information systems. You will be responsible for maintaining SSPs, ConMon Plans, and IRPs while performing eMASS package administration and quality assurance. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, developing Security Impact Assessments, and coordinating with engineers to review T-Req data-connection tickets. You will evaluate system boundaries, data flows, and technical evidence such as STIGs, SCAP, and ACAS findings. The role requires expertise in Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud, and containerization systems. Essential skills include proficiency in Nessus scans, network security concepts like PKI and encryption, and the ability to interpret complex architecture diagrams. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance and Security+ certification to manage these critical cybersecurity posture requirements.

Skills

RMF NIST SP 800-53 eMASS STIG ACAS Nessus SCAP AWS Linux Windows Containerization TCP, IP PKI ICAM MFA Firewalls Encryption Cybersecurity

What you'll do

Manage RMF lifecycle activities and maintain authorization packages for DoD information systems.
Maintain security documentation including SSPs, ConMon Plans, IRPs, and control narratives.
Perform eMASS package administration and quality assurance for security records.
Coordinate monthly POA&M updates, evidence validation, and milestone tracking to closure.
Translate NIST SP 800-53 requirements into specific system implementation statements.
Develop Security Impact Assessments for proposed system changes and configuration modifications.
Create and coordinate ISAs, MOAs, and MOUs for system interconnections.
Analyze technical findings from STIGs, SCAP, and ACAS scans to validate remediation evidence.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience with DoD RMF or cybersecurity.
Experience using eMASS to manage security controls, POA&Ms, and artifacts like STIG checklists or ACAS scans.
Experience administering Windows, Linux, AWS Cloud, and containerization systems.
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, DoDI 8510.01, and DoD authorization practices.
Ability to validate STIG/vulnerability findings using ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, and other technical tools.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering or Cyber.
TS/SCI clearance.

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