Exploitation Analyst, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
94 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 8, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Exploitation Analyst, Lead

The Exploitation Analyst, Lead joins a team to provide expert analytic support for offensive cyber operations. This role involves tackling complex problems in computer network analysis, network exploitation, digital network intelligence, dataflow, access development, and target network analysis. You will perform vulnerability analysis, network mapping, and IT logging process experience to inform critical security missions. Daily tasks include leveraging an understanding of ports, protocols, networking devices, and common exploitation frameworks to develop new tradecraft and share methodologies with other analysts. Required skills include experience with encryption techniques, routing, network infrastructure, and CNO processes. Candidates should be proficient in signals intelligence discovery analysis and identifying network topology. Preferred technical skills include Python, C++, penetration testing tools, and knowledge of IT logging best practices.

What you'll do

  • Execute offensive cyber operations to support national security missions.
  • Perform complex computer network analysis and network exploitation.
  • Conduct digital network intelligence and dataflow analysis.
  • Identify key network topologies and assess network vulnerabilities.
  • Leverage exploitation frameworks to gain access to well-protected networks.
  • Analyze ports, protocols, networking devices, and encryption techniques.
  • Use processes and tools for signals intelligence discovery analysis.
  • Develop and share exploitation methodologies and tool experiences with other analysts.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
  • High school diploma and 6+ years of experience in network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis is required.
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis is required.
  • Experience with encryption techniques, routing, and network infrastructure is required.
  • Experience with CNO processes and capabilities is required.
  • Ability to leverage processes and tools for signals intelligence discovery analysis is required.
  • Ability to assess network vulnerabilities and identify key network topology is required.
  • Experience with programming languages like Python or C++ (preferred).

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