Cybersecurity Threat and Exploitation Analyst

Cybersecurity Threat and Exploitation Analyst

As a cyber warfare engineer, 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 testing and analysis to identify threat vectors, engineer attack methodologies, and develop and deploy exploits. You’ll use your understanding of cyber operations to apply emerging technologies, uncover system and network vulnerabilities, and design tools and tactics that support real-world missions.
In this role, you’ll support defensive cyber operations across multiple platforms, networks, and systems. Your ability to identify and mitigate risk will support the security and resilience of critical infrastructure and mission sets.
This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience supporting a DoD or government organization with information systems security, cybersecurity, networks, or communications systems
• 3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity red or blue teams, and executing red or blue team events
• 3+ years of experience working in a security operations center or cyber operations environment, and with vulnerability assessments and risk management of networks, systems, and communications protocols
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, direct development of RMF artifacts, and deliverables across all Steps, and cybersecurity compliance testing using industry standard tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell to create scripts, queries, and analytics
• Ability to use threat intelligence data to inform planning and exercises, and use threat intelligence data to inform exercise planning and recommend security enhancements and hardening, through active engagement of incident response activities, including analysis of artifacts, writing incident reports, and triaging of security events
• Ability to write succinct briefings, presentations, and reports to convey analysis, devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion 
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 Certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with operational readiness, mission engineering, and integration
• Experience with RedSeal
• Experience with endpoint security
• Experience with threat detection, cyber kill chains, vulnerability exploitation and management, TTPs, and endpoint detection and response
• Experience with network engineering functions, including Windows, Linux, and virtual operating systems, security tools, platforms, and technologies, including network and web application firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration tools
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, GitHub, Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to learn new technologies and implement updated rigorous security controls, and articulate industry best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and trends
• Bachelor's degree
• CEH, OSCP, GCTH, GCTI, or GCIH Certification

Clearance: 

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.

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 $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.

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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.

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.