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Information Security Risk Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Category
GRC
Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary range
$99,000 to $225,000
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
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Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Information Security Risk Specialist in Arlington, VA. This is a GRC job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $99,000 to $225,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with Booz Allen Hamilton.

Information Security Risk Specialist The Opportunity: Conduct security assessments on DoD cloud environments using the Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) . Provide guidance on policies and procedures to ensure compliance within an accreditation boundary. Implement security strategies to control and manage organizational information risks. Assess information systems to determine risk exposure and develop documentation addressing system security requirements. Enhance information security education within the organization and team. Monitor the latest security technologies to ensure that project personnel remain in the know. You Have: 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role 3+ years of experience with the DoD RMF accreditation processes Experience with RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, AWS, Xacta, or eMASS Experience implementing and maintaining security controls Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance Ability to develop technical documentation to support accreditation efforts TS/SCI clearance HS diploma or GED DoD 8140 IAM Level 1 Certification Nice If You Have: Experience implementing and maintaining security controls in a cloud-based environment Experience as an ISSM Bachelor’s degree 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. 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

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Location and market context

This job is based in Arlington, VA on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Booz Allen Hamilton's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About cybersecurity governance jobs

Cybersecurity governance connects security control frameworks to business and regulatory risk, covering policy, risk assessment, and control assurance rather than hands-on operations. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices.

How to position yourself for this cybersecurity governance job

Strong candidates emphasize security control frameworks, risk assessment, policy and standards, and translating technical security posture into governance and board-level reporting. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Booz Allen Hamilton would apply NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and security risk and control-assurance practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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