Systems Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VAAlexandria, VA
Salary: $62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 13, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $102k

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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 690 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Security Analyst

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As a Systems Security Analyst at the Army enterprise network, you will join a team of cyber threat hunter experts to detect and mitigate advanced threats by thinking like an attacker. Your daily tasks include rapidly prototyping scripts to identify patterns and indicators in large datasets, conducting risk analysis, and implementing security controls based on NIST 800-53 guidelines. You’ll work with tools such as eMASS or Xacta IA Manager, and have experience with DoD STIGs and SCAP scanning tools. This role requires a Top Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

NIST 800-53 eMASS Xacta IA Manager Risk analysis DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification STIGs SCAP ACAS scanning tool Ansible Terraform Splunk STIG Viewer

What you'll do

Analyze enterprise network data to detect advanced cyber threats.
Develop scripts and prototypes to identify patterns and indicators of compromise.
Conduct risk analysis and assess security configurations against government guidelines.
Implement NIST 800-53 controls for system security configuration and practices.
Collaborate with experts to enhance network defense strategies and close security gaps.

What we're looking for

2+ years experience as ISSO/ISSA in cybersecurity roles.
Expertise in conducting tools assessments and configuration analysis against best practices and government guidelines.
Experience implementing, overseeing, and maintaining security configurations for systems.
Proficiency in NIST 800-53 controls implementation and risk analysis.
Top Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA-Security).
Knowledge of eMASS or Xacta IA Manager for system management.

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