Offensive Cyber Capability Developer and Vulnerability Researcher

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking an Offensive Cyber Capability Developer and Vulnerability Researcher to advance exploitation capabilities across large-scale networks and adversary data. You will tackle unusually complex problems with independent judgment and mentor staff in both technical and professional skills.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python and C, vulnerability assessment, and reverse engineering, with a strong preference for candidates able to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Network exploitation tools

Python

C

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Python

C

Job description

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 recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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Work Model

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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.

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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