Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
The Opportunity:
Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of keeping networks secure? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures are crucial to producing the intelligence that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation’s most critical security missions.
You'll develop your vulnerability analysis expertise by supporting Booz Allen’s cutting-edge cloud-native 5G network with ongoing penetration research, data science efforts, virtual and augmented reality programs, and much more. On our team, you’ll be trusted to probe targets using the latest network-based analysis tools while leveraging your innate curiosity and technical expertise to select attack vectors and match attack vectors to tools, capabilities, and mission intent.
Safeguard the future with us and develop offensive cyber operations that are essential to providing national security for today and tomorrow.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
10 years of experience with network, security, and vulnerability analysis
Experience with specifications, protocols, deployments, security, and vulnerability assessments of 4G, LTE, and 5G systems
Experience with cyber defense policies, audits of networks, operating systems, applications, databases and other information system components and communicating findings and mitigations to stakeholders
Knowledge of telecommunication protocols, architecture, and processes, including air interface protocols
Knowledge of security architecture and design, including firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networking, and virus and malware protection technologies
Knowledge of next generation networking solutions such as Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and network slicing
Knowledge of 5G use cases such as Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), smart warehouses, and Vehicle to everything (V2X)
Ability to perform information system security vulnerability scanning to discover and analyze vulnerabilities to support the characterization of risk to networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology or 15 years of experience with vulnerability assessment in lieu of a degree
Experience with programming and scripting in languages, including C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, or bash
Experience with network security and vulnerability analysis tools, including Wireshark and tcpdump, Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS, or Metasploit
Experience with cloud technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, virtualization, or software-defined networking
Experience with Linux OS
Experience with creating proof of concepts to demonstrate security weaknesses
Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, including NIST SP 800-115, STRIDE, and MITRE ATT&CK
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- 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.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
