Exploitation Analyst, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Exploitation Analyst, Lead to join our offensive cyber operations and network exploitation efforts. You will work with mission owners to analyze networks, assess vulnerabilities, and apply exploitation frameworks across complex environments.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, strong knowledge of ports and protocols, and experience in signals intelligence. You will grow tradecraft, share methodologies, and contribute to national security missions.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
• 6+ years of network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis; or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in these areas.
• Experience with encryption, routing and network infrastructure supportive of exploitation work.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analytic support for network analysis and exploitation operations.
• Leverage knowledge of ports, protocols, and networking devices to identify targets.
• Collaborate with mission owners to conduct offensive cyberspace operations.

Skills

Encryption techniques & routing

CNO processes

Signals intelligence analysis

Network vulnerability assessment

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Experience in exploitation

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Python

C++

Job description

Exploitation Analyst, Lead

The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures are cru cia l to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation’s most critical security missions.

As an Exploitation Analyst on our team, you will provide expert analytic support while working alongside the mission owners to tackle complex and challenging problems in computer network analysis, network exploitation, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis. Your duties will require you to leverage an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks. This will provide an opportunity to grow your expertise, develop new skills and tradecraft, use and share your met hodologies and tool experience with other analysts, and most importantly, be a part of a team c ond ucting offensive cyberspace operations that are cru cia l to national security.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with encryption techniques, routing, and network infrastructure
• Experience with CNO processes and capabilities
• Ability to leverage processes and tools for signals intelligence discovery analysis
• Ability to assess network vulnerabilities and identify key network topology
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis, or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with dataflow and signals intelligence architecture
• Experience with programming languages for scripting and automation, including Python or C++
• Experience with penetration testing tools
• Knowledge of ports, protocols, and common network configurations
• Knowledge of IT logging best practices
• Bachelor's degree
• OSCP, OSCE, or SANS Certification

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

• 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.