Cyber Security Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Cyber Security Analyst
The Opportunity:
As a cyber security specialist, you understand the value of cyber requirements and hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyber security experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We're looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in Risk Management Framework (RMF), applying system updates, patches, conducting various scans to maintain cyber compliance, and perform eMASS administration to help our team sustain next-gen software solutions for the U.S. military.
In this role, you'll be counted on to understand system capabilities and its associated cyber posture to identify and evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. As a client-facing asset, you will provide direct communications to the Customer to articulate technical challenges, risks, and solution options that are executable and affordable. Your ability to work in eMASS will be vital as you identify schedule-driven requirements and delivery dates that must be met for systems to achieve or maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO).
This is an opportunity to apply and sharpen your eMASS and cyber security skillsets while also becoming a critical asset that is responsible for both maintaining and upgrading deployed systems on tactical networks. We focus on growing as a team, so you'll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize and streamline the DevSecOps process so your clients can achieve their goals. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve warfighter lethality, awareness, and decision making across the battle space.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 5+ years of experience as a cyber security analyst and adherence to NETCOM's RMF process
• 5+ years of experience with monitoring and Cybersecurity tools such as ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer, and Nessus Scanner
• 5+ years of experience using eMASS and generating the artifacts required for an Army ATO or Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of system hardening and security best practices
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience configuring and hardening RHEL 8, 9, 10, or various Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with virtualization technologies including VMWare, Hypervisor, or KVM
• Ability to perform shell scripting and automation including Bash, Python, or Ansible

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.