Cyber Security Analyst Contract Jobs in Rome, NY

Cybersecurity Analyst, Mid
The Opportunity:
As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We're looking for a cyber mission specialist like you to apply your experience in various cybersecurity areas, including Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E), system vulnerability, and compliance, in support of Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). In this role, you'll be counted on to help understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cybersecurity solutions. You will work with your team to leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to support the research of emerging technology, requisite security requirements, and emerging threats, and develop a way forward to meet organizational goals. You'll work with headquarters-level decision-makers on the technical implementation of solutions for promoting the sustainment of cybersecurity across multiple technology areas.
This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to adequately assess and inform operators and senior leadership and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to support system A&A efforts through cyber risk assessment, policy analysis, technology evaluations, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security control validation. Apply expertise in technology to analyze system security implementations and application security, and provide recommendations to decision-makers and engineers. Your role will be vital in the development of operation plans to support command and control.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• Experience in a cybersecurity or computer field, including supporting information assurance, networking, or systems administration
• Experience applying system security configurations to meet compliance standards
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and the implementation of industry best practices
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, or 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain a Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with RMF A&A processes and cybersecurity engineering
• Experience working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience with Cloud and DevSecOps
• Knowledge of STIG and compliance scans
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent time management and analytical skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8140 IAT or IAM Level II or III Certification
• Security+ CE Certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.