Senior Vulnerability Researcher - Cyber Ops & Exploitation

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to identify threat vectors, engineer exploit methodologies, and enable capabilities on mission-focused teams. You will apply cyber operations concepts across systems and networks, developing innovative solutions to support national security objectives and enhance resilience against evolving threats.

Applicants must have TS/SCI with polygraph and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, with hands-on

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with performing Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation Development, or Product Evaluations
• 2+ years of experience with scripting in Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and working with tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Docker
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile or Scrum
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering field and 2+ years of experience in vulnerability research, or 6+ years of experience in vulnerability research in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Identify threat vectors, engineer attack methodologies, develop exploits, and enable capabilities
• Apply cyber operations concepts to support missions across systems and networks
• Develop new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft to enhance national security

Skills

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Assessments

Exploitation Development

Product Evaluations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to identify threat vectors, engineer exploit methodologies, and enable capabilities on mission-focused teams. You will apply cyber operations concepts across systems and networks, developing innovative solutions to support national security objectives and enhance resilience against evolving threats.

Applicants must have TS/SCI with polygraph and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, with hands-on