Network and Exploitation Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dayton, OH
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
48 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby
62 roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $162k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $123,325–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

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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

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Network and Exploitation Analyst

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The Network and Exploitation Analyst joins the team to perform network exploitation, protocol analysis, and vulnerability assessment to identify adversary capabilities. This role involves executing offensive cyber operations, performing network mapping, and conducting IT logging processes to inform critical security missions. Day-to-day responsibilities include part-time Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration to maintain infrastructure and utilizing tools like Wireshark or tcpdump for decoding network traffic. The candidate will work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman, while using Ansible for automation. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Bash scripting, along with knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, and HTTP(S) protocols. Additional experience may involve protocol reverse engineering, fuzzing, and debugging embedded systems via UART, JTAG, or SPI to solve complex problems within the domain of offensive cyber operations.

Skills

Network Exploitation Protocol Analysis Wireshark tcpdump Red Hat Enterprise Linux Docker Podman Ansible Python C C++ Bash TCP/IP UDP DNS HTTP(S) OSI Model Kali Linux Metasploit Scapy UART JTAG SPI

What you'll do

  • Perform network exploitation and vulnerability assessments to identify adversary capabilities.
  • Conduct protocol analysis and reverse engineer unknown or proprietary communication protocols.
  • Analyze, decode, and process network traffic using tools like Wireshark and tcpdump.
  • Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
  • Manage containerized workloads using Docker or Podman.
  • Automate administrative tasks and operational workflows using Ansible.
  • Develop scripts in Python, C, C++, or Bash for network analysis and automation.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of experience in network exploitation, protocol analysis, or cybersecurity operations.
  • Experience with Linux systems administration, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Proficiency with network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
  • Knowledge of containerization concepts using Docker or Podman.
  • Ability to use automation tools like Ansible for administrative or operational tasks.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or technical discipline.

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