Vulnerability Scanner

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
88 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 4, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $142k
$72k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1159 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 804 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Vulnerability Scanner

As a Vulnerability Scanner, you will join the cyber threat specialist team to help customers solve complex problems by utilizing vulnerability scanning tools to evaluate risk and provide meaningful recommendations. You will monitor security environments and identify critical security gaps from an adversary's perspective to inform cybersecurity decisions for government agencies. Your daily responsibilities include performing technical vulnerability scanning on enterprise systems, enclaves, and standalone devices while managing the configuration of scanners and remediation processes. The role requires proficiency with commercial tools such as Nessus or Rapid7, along with knowledge of networking, VLANs, cloud infrastructure, and container scanning. You must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. This position focuses on identifying vulnerabilities within systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures to mitigate risks and protect against evolving cyber threats in the public sector.

What you'll do

  • Perform technical vulnerability scanning on enterprise systems, enclaves, and standalone devices.
  • Use commercial tools like Nessus or Rapid7 to evaluate security risks.
  • Monitor security environments to identify gaps from an adversary's perspective.
  • Configure vulnerability scanners as part of the vulnerability management process.
  • Provide actionable recommendations based on identified vulnerabilities to help customers solve problems.
  • Analyze and interpret data to inform high-level cybersecurity decisions for government agencies.
  • Manage the remediation of identified vulnerabilities within the security infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in the cybersecurity field supporting government customers.
  • 3+ years of experience performing vulnerability scanning using commercial tools like Nessus or Rapid7.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, including scanner configuration and remediation.
  • Ability to perform technical vulnerability scanning on enterprise systems, enclaves, and standalone devices.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience with container, network device, or cloud scanning (preferred).
  • Knowledge of networking, troubleshooting complex configurations, Master's degree, Security+, or CISSP certification (preferred).

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