Vulnerability Researcher, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Fort Meade, MD
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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 · Vulnerability Researcher, Senior

The Vulnerability Researcher, Senior joins a mission-focused team to identify threat vectors, engineer attack methodologies, and develop exploits. This role involves conducting research and analysis to uncover system and network vulnerabilities while designing tools and tactics to support real-world cyber missions. The successful candidate will apply leading-edge principles to support cyber efforts across various systems, developing new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft to enhance national security resilience. Required technical skills include reverse engineering, vulnerability assessments, and exploitation development using Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, alongside DevOps practices involving Git, Jenkins, and Docker. The work focuses on cyber operations, specifically addressing technical problems within the intelligence community and national cyber missions.

What you'll do

  • Conduct research and analysis to identify potential threat vectors.
  • Engineer attack methodologies and develop functional exploits.
  • Uncover vulnerabilities within various systems and networks.
  • Design tools and tactics to support real-world cyber missions.
  • Apply emerging technologies to support national cyber operations.
  • Develop new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft.
  • Provide innovative solutions to enhance the security and resilience of national missions.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience performing 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, automated deployments, and tools like Git, Jenkins, or Docker.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile or Scrum.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of vulnerability research experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in vulnerability research in lieu of a degree.

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