Cybersecurity Analyst and Administrator

The Opportunity:

As a Cybersecurity Analyst and Systems Administrator, you understand that protecting mission critical systems requires more than alert triage or basic monitoring. You understand the nuances of complex cybersecurity environments across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and emerging Zero Trust architectures. We’re looking for an expert like you to help safeguard the digital backbone of the Joint Staff’s mission systems and ensure resilient, compliant, and trusted information environments for the nation.

Supporting the Joint Staff, you will help maintain, secure, and modernize the application ecosystem adhering to the Joint Doctrine, Education, and Training Electronic Information System (JDEIS), including the Joint Electronic Library (JEL)used for doctrine publishing, the secure JEL+ environment for controlled content, and the Joint Doctrine Development Tool that supports the creation and coordination of Joint Publications.

We’re looking for a seasoned Cybersecurity Analyst capable of navigating high-visibility security requirements, managing complex Risk Management Framework (RMF)documentation, coordinating with the DoD and system owners, and ensuring secure and compliant operations of mission-critical DoD systems. You will play a central part in maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO)packages, executing RMF processes, safeguarding classified and unclassified systems, supporting Zero Trust implementation, and ensuring cybersecurity readiness across platforms. This is your chance to apply your operational, analytical, and engineering expertise to a mission that directly strengthens the nation’s strategic cyber resilience.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experienceexecuting or supporting RMF activities and the ATO lifecycle for DoD information systems
• Experiencedeveloping, maintaining, and reviewing cybersecurity documentation, including software modernization implementation plans, suspicious activity reporting, project plans, security controls, and monitoring artifacts
• Experiencesupporting security control assessments, documenting findings, and tracking remediation activities
• Experiencesupporting vulnerability remediation, including patching, configuration compliance, and validation testing
• Knowledge ofDoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and Zero Trust concepts
• Ability todevelop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including system diagrams, baselines, deployment procedures, and compliance reports
• TS/SCI clearance
• Associate’s degreeand 10+ years of experiencein cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security, or Bachelor’s degreeand 5+ years of experiencein cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security
• Cybersecurity DoDM 8140.03 IAT level 1 and 2, Cybersecurity DoDM 8140.03 IAM level 1 and 2, and Cyber Defense Certifications such as A+, Network+, SSCP, CCNA Security, CAP, GSLC, Security+ CE, CEH, GCIA, CSIH, or GCIH Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experiencein systems administration, administering servers, privileged accounts, enterprise applications, or secure configurations
• Experienceperforming database maintenance, backups, updates, and troubleshooting
• Experiencedeploying patches, new software, or system updates with validation testing
• Experiencesupporting secure application deployment, configuration management, or DevSecOps activities
• Experiencedeveloping or maintaining cybersecurity documentation, compliance reports, or lifecycle baselines
• Knowledge ofcloud or hybridcloud security requirements
• Systems Administration DoD 8140 Certifications such as GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security, CISM, CASP CE, CISSP, Operating System, or Computing Environment Certifications

Clearance:

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