Vulnerability Researcher, Senior

As a vulnerability researcher, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll bring that expertise to a mission-focused team where you'll conduct research and analysis to identify threat vectors, engineer attack methodologies, develop exploits, and enable capabilities.

You’ll use your understanding of cyber operations to apply emerging technologies, uncover system and network vulnerabilities, and design tools or tactics that support real-world cyber missions.

In this role, you’ll apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies to support cyber efforts across systems and networks. Your ability to develop new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft and provide highly innovative solutions will support the security and resilience of national cyber missions.

This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.

• 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

• Experience with Intelligence Community Cyber

• Experience with Cyber operations, CNO, and CNE

• Knowledge of Android and IOS application development environments

• OSCP Certification

• OSWP Certification

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.

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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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

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• 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.

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