As a senior cyber warfare engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a mission-focused team dedicated to identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems and networks before adversaries can. Your daily responsibilities include conducting reconnaissance, collecting open-source intelligence, and performing enumeration and target profiling to support security efforts across various platforms. You will develop innovative attack methodologies, create exploit payloads, and mentor junior team members. The role requires extensive experience with cybersecurity tools, penetration testing, risk frameworks like NIST RMF and MITRE ATT&CK, and programming languages such as Python and C++. Additionally, familiarity with automation tools, cyber physical systems, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential for advancing national security through cutting-edge capabilities.
Conduct reconnaissance and collect open-source intelligence to identify vulnerabilities.
Develop innovative solutions for complex cyber security problems independently.
Mentor junior team members while leading cyber warfare operations effectively.
Evaluate exploit impact and create attack vectors, payloads, and system backdoors.
Apply advanced engineering skills in penetration testing and red/purple team operations.
Use automation tools like Ansible or Puppet to enhance efficiency in cybersecurity tasks.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques.
5+ years of experience in penetration testing or red/purple team operations.
3+ years of programming experience in Python, C/C++, Java, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
Experience using risk frameworks like NIST RMF, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, or Diamond Model.
TS/SCI clearance and high school diploma or GED required.
Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.
Market check
Salary context
This
$86,800–$198,000
range sits above
33%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,040–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$138,600–$184,325
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
629 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 616 roles with salary data.
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