Freelance Cybersecurity Policy Analyst Jobs in Rome, NY

Job Number: R0242778

Cybersecurity Analyst, Mid

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 (AA) 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 cyber security 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 AA 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, application security, and provide recommendations to decision makers and engineers. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control.

• Experience in a cybersecurity or computer field, including supporting information assurance, networking, or systems administration
• Experience with 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 cyber security, or 10+ years of experience in cyber security in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain Security+ CE Certification within 120 days of start date

• 3+ years of experience with RMF AA processes and Cybersecurity engineering
• Experience in 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 Levels II or III Certification
• Security+ CE Certification

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.

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. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.