Senior Cyber Security Risk Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to the global enterprise. In all of this "cyber noise," how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

As an information security risk specialist on our team, you'll work with specific enterprises to discover their cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop a mitigation plan. You'll get technical and personnel details from SMEs to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you'll help your team guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.

You'll work on translating security concepts for your client so they can make the best decisions to secure their critical infrastructure. This is your opportunity to take an active role in information security while growing your skills in cybersecurity.

Work with us as we protect our nation's cyber infrastructure.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including evaluating cybersecurity risk assessments or performing supply chain risk management analysis

• Experience in services for the federal government or federal advising within a professional work environment

• Experience using AI tools and collaboration and knowledge management products such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Excel, Access, and scripting languages

• Experience drafting, editing, and collaborating on executive or senior-level correspondence, information papers, and briefing decks to support decision-making

• Experience planning and facilitating meetings, including working groups or conferences, and associated pre- and post-meeting activities

• Knowledge of the DoD cybersecurity program

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting DoD-level organizations, including Action Officer duties, coordination, and staffing processes or tools

• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications and FISMA

• Knowledge of DoD issuances, including DoDI and DoDD, and Joint Publications

• Knowledge of DoW IT, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and Cyber-SCRM and Information and Communications Technology SCRM policy

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives where goals and parameters may evolve over time

• Ability to brief and collaborate with a varied stakeholders' experience level, from junior to executive or senior leadership

• Possession of excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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.

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.