Senior Vulnerability Researcher

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$86,900–$198,000 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $142k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $151,264–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $180k 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 · Senior Vulnerability Researcher

The Vulnerability Researcher, Senior joins a mission-focused team to conduct research and analysis aimed at identifying threat vectors and engineering attack methodologies. In this role, you will develop exploits, design tools or tactics, and create new cyber operations concepts to support the security of national cyber missions. You will perform reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, and product evaluations while utilizing scripting languages such as Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell. The work involves navigating Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems within a DevOps environment involving Git, Jenkins, and Docker. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. The role addresses the technical challenge of identifying system and network vulnerabilities to enable capabilities for real-world cyber missions while applying advanced principles to ensure the resilience of critical national infrastructure and security operations.

What you'll do

  • Identify and analyze threat vectors to proactively find vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them.
  • Engineer attack methodologies and develop functional exploits to support real-world cyber missions.
  • Conduct research and analysis to uncover system and network vulnerabilities across various platforms.
  • Design custom tools and tactics to enhance the security and resilience of national cyber missions.
  • Develop new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft to provide innovative solutions for defense.
  • Apply emerging technologies and advanced principles to support complex cyber efforts.
  • Perform reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, and product evaluations on target systems.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • 6+ years of experience in Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation Development, or Product Evaluations.
  • 2+ years of experience scripting in Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.
  • Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and tools like Git, Jenkins, or Docker.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and 2+ years of experience in vulnerability research.
  • 6+ years of experience in vulnerability research is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

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