Job Description
Key Role:
Lead enterprise and system-focused network and penetration assessments to identify security risks within applications, security controls, and network infrastructure. Apply offensive security expertise and consulting skills to deliver security analysis and provide solutions to Booz Allen's Enterprise Technology Services and Solutions team. Plan and execute end-to-end red and purple team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting the organization's security posture using established rules of engagement. Perform penetration testing, including internet, intranet, wireless, mobile devices and applications, and web applications. Convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives. Join a team of security enthusiasts that perform security cutting edge research pertinent to the firm and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing.
Basic Qualifications:
3+ years of experience with penetration testing and red teaming, or cybersecurity
Experience with vulnerability enumeration and exploitation frameworks, including Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, or Cobalt Strike
Knowledge of functionality and capabilities of network defense technologies, including incident response, web application firewalls, SIEM, and EDR solutions
Ability to write high-quality assessment reports
Ability to mentor junior-level staff by teaching the latest penetration testing techniques
Ability to conduct organized security testing engagements with little assistance
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with testing cloud-hosted solutions
Experience with red teaming (covert computer network exploitation)
Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, and Amazon Web Services
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Golang
Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills, to communicate with clients, teammates, and senior leadership
Possession of strong team building skills
OSCP certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.Work Model
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