Offensive Cyber Capability Developer and Vulnerability Researcher

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Offensive Cyber Capability Developer and Vulnerability Researcher to exploit large-scale networks, uncover adversary capabilities, and contribute to new cyber principles. You will mentor staff and solve unusually complex problems with substantial latitude for action.

Requirements include 5+ years in exploitation tools, 4+ in Python and C, 3+ in vulnerability assessments and reverse engineering, plus ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with network exploitation tools.
• 4+ years of experience with Python and C.
• 3+ years of experience with network vulnerability assessments.
• 3+ years of experience with software reverse engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber and SIGINT exploitation of large-scale networks to uncover adversary capabilities.
• Apply leading-edge principles and contribute to development of new concepts.
• Mentor or supervise employees in technical competencies.
• Operate with latitude for unreviewed action in solving unusually complex problems.

Skills

Network exploitation tools

Python

C

Vulnerability assessments

Reverse engineering

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

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Discover benefits that support your life and work.

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Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Offensive Cyber Capability Developer and Vulnerability Researcher

The Opportunity:

Provide cyber and SIGINT exploitation of large-scale networks and the data riding on them to uncover unknown and emerging adversary capabilities leveraging expertise in exploitation. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision and mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with network exploitation tools
• 4+ years of experience with software development, including Python and C
• 3+ years of experience with network vulnerability assessments
• 3+ years of experience with software reverse engineering
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.