Cybersecurity Specialist

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Specialist The Opportunity: As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of customers. At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and broad knowledge to inform strategies and mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re telling the story to inform the Department of War's ( DoW ) most far-reaching cybersecurity decisions. The Cybersecurity Spe cia list supports enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and innovation activities for DoW information systems and networks. This po sit ion is responsible for developing cybersecurity strategies, managing the Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting mission partners with cybersecurity risk mitigation and emerging threat awareness. This po sit ion works across multiple cybersecurity functions including Governance, Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) operations, compliance monitoring, and cyber threat innovation initiatives. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can expand your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and cru cia l infrastructures. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5 years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, audits, or inspections Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capab ility maturation Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts TS / SCI clearance HS diploma or GED Information Security Certification , including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security Certification Nice If You Have: Experience working defense or national security issues in the Indo-Pacific region, and working at a DoW Command-level Headquarters Experience with NIST 800-53 and DoD 8500 / 8510 Experience with Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) , Azure, or Google Cloud Platform ( GCP ) Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capab ilities for large, complex federal or commer cia l organizations Knowledge of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( eMASS ) Knowledge of Mission Partner E nga gement ( MPE ) Knowledge of innovative cybersecurity capab ilities, including AI and machine learning, Next-Generation Firewall ( NGFW ) , and Big Data Ability to analyze cybersecurity policies or governance frameworks Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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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