Network Exploitation Analyst

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Network Exploitation Analyst to support cyberspace operations and intelligence collection, enabling mission success for warfighters and national security leaders.

You will analyze complex network problems, leveraging ports, protocols, and exploitation frameworks, while coordinating with mission owners to deliver actionable insights and secure operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED with 6+ years experience with network exploitation, or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience with network exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analytic support alongside mission owners to tackle complex problems in computer network analysis, network exploitation, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis.
• Leverage understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks.

Skills

Encryption techniques

Routing

Network infrastructure

CNO processes

Signals intelligence discovery

Network vulnerabilities

Security clearance

Polygraph

Education

HS diploma or GED + 6+ years

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Tools

Python

C++

Penetration testing tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Do you have strong analytic skills and a problem‑solving mindset? Are you looking for an opportunity to use those skills to support our warfighters, protect our national security, and inform our nation's leaders? As a Network Exploitation Analyst, you will use your specialized technical experience to support cyberspace operations and intelligence collection to enable the success of mission owners.

Responsibilities

As an analyst on our team, you will provide expert analytic support while working alongside the mission owners to tackle complex 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.

Qualifications (Required)

• 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 Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with network exploitation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Network+, Security+, CEH, CCNA, or GPEN 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 and Benefits

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, which include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. The scheduled compensation range for this position is $86,900 to $198,000 annually, determined by location, education, skills, and organizational necessity. This posting will close within 90 days of 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 part of our daily work. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence 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, following leadership expectations and role requirements. 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.