Cybersecurity Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton – Unknown Location – US, VA, Herndon

Cybersecurity Analyst

The chance:

Do you enjoy the thrill of the chase? Are you motivated by the immediate challenge of gaining access to well-secured networks? As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is critical to producing the intel that enables mission owners to succeed. At Booz Allen, you can apply your knowledge of vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive and IT logging processes to execute cyber operations that inform our nation’s most critical security missions.

In our team, you will be comfortable investigating targets using the latest network-based analytics tools such as Splunk, Rapid7, Nessus, and Wireshark to solve difficult technical problems and achieve customer missions. You will support government and law enforcement agencies by using advanced analytics tools to gain access and perform actions on a targeted network. In this role, you will be part of a team that will uncover previously unknown and emerging adversary capabilities that impact global missions. With opportunities to share both your technology foundation and tool knowledge, you will be part of a growing team committed to developing creative solutions for our customers. Protect the future with us and create cyber operations that are essential to providing national security for today and tomorrow.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You have:

• 1+ years of experience with cybersecurity principles for Linux or Windows operating systems
• 1+ years of experience in vulnerability research or threat vulnerability identification
• 1+ years of experience developing methodologies to deliver best cyber defense capability practices
• 1+ years of experience with hostile, malicious tactics, techniques and procedures
• TS/SCI approval with a lie detector
• HS diploma or GED

It would be nice if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Certification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security+ certification

Clearance:

Selected candidates will be subject to a security screening and may be required to meet eligibility requirements for access to confidential information. A TS/SCI statement with lie detector test is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your overall well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off, professional development, education grants, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program recognizes employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees who regularly work at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Booz Allen benefits programs. Individuals who do not meet the threshold are eligible for certain offerings only, excluding health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resources page on our Careers site and reviewing our employee benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The expected compensation range for this position is $54,000.00 – $123,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total employee compensation package. This vacancy will close in 90 days from the date posted.

Working model
In our people-centric culture, flexibility and collaboration are paramount, whether in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you will periodically work from a Booz Allen location or at a customer site.
• If this position is listed as on-site, you will work in person with colleagues and clients as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage our people to fearlessly be changemakers regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.