Capability Development Specialist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A technology and cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior CNO Capability Developer based in Fort Meade, Maryland. This role involves supporting full project lifecycles and leading an agile team in software development for national security. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of software experience, especially in C, C++, or Python, and holds a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. This position offers a competitive salary range of $86,900 to $198,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with software development.
• 6+ years developing exploit capabilities for Linux environments.
• Experience leading in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Support full project lifecycles on CNO capability development.
• Lead an agile team to translate operational parameters.
• Leverage AI and machine learning for optimal solutions.

Skills

Experience with C, C++, Rust, or Python

Developing exploit capabilities for Linux

Agile, SAFe software development

Technical leadership and mentorship

Vulnerability exploitation

Linux kernel exploitation

Requirements gathering and product security

Understanding of OS internals

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

High School diploma or GED with 8+ years experience

Associate's degree with 6+ years experience

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Job Number: R0234214

Capability Development Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a computer network operations (CNO) specialist, you know that embedded or capability developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the CNO capability development lifecycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem‑solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment.

As a senior CNO Capability Developer on our team, you’ll support full project lifecycles. Guiding an agile team of professionals, you’ll lead the capability development in a fast paced and dynamic operational environment. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems, and also leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. Using your technical expertise, you’ll determine what the art of the possible is and what can be done–and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients.

Help us combat the most advanced adversaries and defend national security.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with software development using C, C++, Rust, or Python
• 6+ years of experience developing exploit capabilities for Linux environments
• 6+ years of experience working in an Agile, SAFe or iterative software development using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab, and employing DevSecOps processes
• Experience as a senior technical leader and mentor, elevating team performance, skills, and developing cyber personnel, fostering technical depth, professional growth, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploitation proof of concept
• Experience with Linux kernel exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, or persistence techniques
• Experience gathering requirements and designing and developing approaches for product security, resilient cryptographic solutions, and anti‑forensic measures
• Knowledge of operating system internals, such as processes, memory, or file systems
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with software development, Associate's degree and 6+ years of experience with software development, or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with software development

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Assembly
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cybersecurity

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 with polygraph 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 application process, 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.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.