Vulnerability Research Engineer and Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring
Locations Chantilly, Virginia, US Posted 62 days ago $62,000–$141,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Vulnerability Research Engineer and Developer, you will join a specialized team focused on national security challenges, where you’ll conduct in-depth research to identify vulnerabilities and develop innovative cyber operations concepts. Your daily tasks include reverse engineering complex systems, creating CNO and CNE exploits, and enhancing attack methodologies to address sophisticated threat vectors. You must be proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and have experience with Windows, Linux, or Mac environments. Additionally, familiarity with federal law enforcement cyber operations and Android/iOS application development is highly beneficial. This role requires a Top Secret clearance, ideally TS/SCI, and relevant certifications like OSCP and OSWP to tackle intricate cybersecurity issues at the national level.

Skills

Perl Java Python Bash PowerShell Agile Scrum Windows Linux Mac Android iOS CNO CNE

What you'll do

  • Conduct in-depth research to identify system vulnerabilities and potential threat vectors.
  • Develop CNO and CNE exploits to enhance cyber capabilities and methodologies.
  • Apply advanced principles and technologies to create innovative cyber operation concepts.
  • Reverse engineer complex systems to uncover hidden security flaws and weaknesses.
  • Engage with national security challenges by providing cutting-edge technical solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, exploitation development, or product evaluations.
  • Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
  • Strong scripting skills in Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
  • Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Market check

Salary context

This $62,000–$141,000 range sits above 5% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$199,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$136,125–$181,776

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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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