Security Analyst
Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Security Analyst The Opportunity: As a Senior ATO Security
Analyst on our team, you’ll use your experience to work with
Veterans Affairs (VA) Information System Owners (ISO), Information
System Security Officers (ISSO), site managers, and other system
stakeholders to coordinate and drive the completion of Risk
Management Framework (RMF) steps 0-6 ATO activities and
requirements, identify and mitigate risks, escalate project risks
to leadership, understand and apply VA authorization policies and
processes, and provide information system security expertise.
You'll ensure the appropriate operational security posture is
maintained for information systems throughout the system’s
lifecycle from product acquisition and installation through
decommission. You will complete and maintain very detailed security
documentation and coordinate to execute ATO support duties that
documents security details related to system installations, a
variety of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software in a
variety of complex and simple installation sites. You’ll work with
your client to translate security concepts into actionable
implementable solution recommendations to help the client make
informed security decisions from all aspects of IT deployments
ensuring full commissioning is completed through deployment into
production and decommissioning. This is your opportunity to act as
an information security and RMF subject matter expert while
broadening your skills in cybersecurity. Join us. The world can't
wait. You Have: Experience with supporting all RMF steps, security
categorizations, creating and updating security artifacts and FISMA
security documents, control implementation details, and Plan of
Action and Milestones (POA&M) Experience with National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 security
controls, RMF, and system authorizations and security compliance
standards and processes Experience in creating plans and approaches
for executing product installation securely in accordance with
agency authorization policy requirements for system major changes
and development lifecycle while identifying potential risks and
working with system stakeholders to create mitigation strategies to
reduce or eliminate risks Experience in analyzing authorization
documents and associated artifacts against authorization
requirements to identify gaps, establish a schedule to address
outstanding authorization requirements, and coordinate directly
with system stakeholders to address identified gaps in accordance
with required deadlines Ability to independently lead client-facing
meetings and present complex ATO topics to the client Ability to
organize, manage, and maintain large amounts of discrete data with
various expiration dates across multiple systems simultaneously
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or
Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering
and 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or 13 years of
experience in cybersecurity in lieu of degree Nice If You Have:
Experience with Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM)
Experience working with VA Experience supporting ATOs for
specialized devices Ability to engage with varying levels of staff
and leadership Possession of excellent oral and written
communication skills Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject
to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility
requirements of the U.S. government client. 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 experience, as well as contract-specific
affordability and organizational requirements. The projected
compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00
(annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical
salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz
Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will
close within 90 days from the Posting Date. 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.
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