Virtual Cybersecurity Assistant Jobs in Virginia

The Opportunity:

When our country's cyber security is on the line, simply reacting is not enough, we need a plan and that plan needs to support our defense industrial base. We need strategic support of policy development. That's why we need you, a strategic planning, security, and policy specialist with the expertise required to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a cyber strategic planning and policy specialist on our team, you'll lead the assessment of your client's current cyber policies, the coverage of those policies, and areas of risks. You'll evaluate how policies stack up to regulations, best practices, and industry standards. As you guide your client through understanding acceptable risk and availability, you'll advance the development of a strategic cyber roadmap. You'll work to ensure the client operates securely as they navigate an evolving IT environment.

Work with us as we secure our nation's critical infrastructure through support of strategic cyber policy development.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, supply chain, or risk management efforts

• Experience with writing or drafting executive or formal senior-level correspondence or material, such as supporting organization level policies, strategies, or guidance, to support decision-making

• Knowledge of DoD and interagency cybersecurity policy and governance

• Ability to serve as an SME on the cybersecurity program within the DoD

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity field

• CISSP or CISM Certification

Nice If You Have:

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

• Experience facilitating meetings, such as working groups and conferences, and associated pre and post meeting activities

• Knowledge of NIST 800 series publications

• Knowledge of Joint instructions and manuals

• Knowledge of DoD policy around non-traditional IT Cybersecurity, including supply chain risk management

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal 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.