Vulnerability Analyst

Vulnerability Analyst

Key Role:

Work with a growing product security testing team. Leverage expertise in scoping, leading, and performing red teaming, penetration testing, and product security engagements. Utilize a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to identify, exploit, and document weaknesses and vulnerabilities in networks, systems, web applications, and other hardware and software products. Work as part of a team of security enthusiasts that perform cutting-edge research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge-sharing.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in an offensive or defensive security team or project lead role
• Experience conducting red teaming, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments against various networks, device types, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and software programs
• Experience performing attack surface analysis, to include network enumeration and network mapping
• Experience documenting identified vulnerabilities to ensure clients and vendors can effectively patch or perform remediation
• Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Ability to perform code reviews to understand control flow and identify security weaknesses, and emulate adversary activities
• Ability to lead and participate in engagements while coordinating with team members, vendors, and partners to demonstrate proof-of-concept exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources across multiple concurrent efforts
• Ability to present findings to key stakeholders and clients, including both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with computer network exploitation, networking, telecommunication systems, or analysis 
• 3+ years of experience with social engineering
• Experience reverse engineering malware and with automating simple tasks using Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, or PowerShell
• Experience in tools used for wireless, web applications, API, Active Directory, and network security testing, and with mapping vulnerabilities to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for infrastructure deployment and configuration
• Knowledge of network penetration testing, red teaming, and product security testing 
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, to include implementation of large language models (LLMs) to automate processes and workflows, and covert communications, encryption mechanisms, and network protocols
• Knowledge of Linux, Unix, Windows, and Mac operating systems, and command line, and access mechanisms such as vulnerabilities and exploits or alternative access methods and platforms, and operational tooling such as implants, payloads, persistence, or C2
• Ability to develop, extend, or modify exploits written in Java, .NET, or C#
• OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, GRTP, or GXPN certifications

Compensation

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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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.