Vulnerability Researcher, Senior
Listed on 2026-07-27
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Information Security & Data Protection
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As a vulnerability researcher, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you ll bring that expertise to a mission-focused team where you ll conduct research and analysis to identify threat vectors, engineer attack methodologies, develop exploits, and enable capabilities. You’ll use your understanding of cyber operations to apply emerging technologies, uncover system and network vulnerabilities, and design tools or tactics that support real-world cyber missions.
In this role, you’ll apply leading-edge principles, theories, and technologies to support cyber efforts across systems and networks. Your ability to develop new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft and provide highly innovative solutions will support the security and resilience of national cyber missions.
This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.
Join us. The world can t wait.
You Have:
6+ years of experience with performing Reverse Engineering,Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation Development, or Product Evaluations
2+ years of experience with scripting in Perl, Java, Python, Bash, or Power Shell
Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems
Experience with Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and working with tools such as Git, Jenkins, or Docker
Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile or Scrum
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering field and 2+ years of experience in vulnerability research, or 6+ years of experience in vulnerability research in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Intelligence Community Cyber
Experience with Cyber operations, CNO, and CNE
Knowledge of Android and IOS application development environments
OSCP Certification
OSWP Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Compensation
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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 $86,900.00 to $ (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.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Vulnerability Researcher, Senior
The Opportunity:
As a vulnerability researcher, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and…
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