The Challenge:

Are you looking to build your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment? You’re eager to learn how embedded/application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the capability development lifecycle. As a Computer Network Operations (CNO) Capability Development Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in C/C++ and assembly language, scripting language, debugging, computer architectures, network analysis, network protocols, and reverse engineering, to support our government intelligence clients. We’re looking for someone like you to help us have a direct impact on the nation’s security.

On our team, you’ll support the full lifecycle of software projects, our technical capabilities, capability and product design. Working on an agile team of experts, you’ll support the reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of diverse software problems. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems, and leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. You’ll help determine what the art of the possible is – what can be done – and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients.

Are you ready to help us combat the most advanced adversaries?

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• Experience with programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, R, or Bash
• Experience with conducting research
• Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a BA or BS degree by Winter 2022 or Spring/Summer 2023

Nice If You Have: 

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph  

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Build Your Career:

Rewarding work, fun challenges, and a ton of investment in our people—that’s Booz Allen cyber. When you join Booz Allen, we’ll help you develop the career you want.

• Competitions — From programming competitions at our PyNights (Python competition and learning events) to competing in CTFs, we’ve got plenty of chances for you to show off your skills.
• Paid Research — Have an innovative idea to explore or hypothesis to test? You can participate in challenges via our crowdsourcing platform, the Garage, and other programs to be awarded dedicated time and/or funding to advance your skills.
• Cyber University — CyberU has more than 5000 instructor-led and self-paced cyber courses, a free online library that you can access from just about anywhere—including your phone—and certification exam prep guides that include practical assessments to prepare you for your exam.
• Academic Partnerships — In addition to our tuition reimbursement benefit, we’ve partnered with University of Maryland University College to offer two graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity—fully funded without a tuition cap.
• Maker/Hackerspaces — Race drones, print 3D gadgets, drink coffee from our Wi-Fi coffee maker, and get hands-on training on tools and tech from in-house experts in our dedicated maker and hackerspaces.

We’re an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to fearlessly drive change.