Technical Targeting Specialist

Technical Targeting Specialist

The Opportunity:

It takes a skilled intelligence expert to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. To support the critical decisions made in the Department of War (DoW) every day, we need a Technical Targeting Specialist like you to do just that.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your personal experience, training, certifications, and good judgment to build solutions in support of critical DoW collection priorities. As a Technical Targeting Specialist, you’ll bring your targeting and analytical expertise to directly improve critical operational outcomes for our Defense mission clients. You’ll be a trusted advisor and share knowledge and findings that have a direct impact on the ability of our warfighters and policymakers to advance the defense interests of the United States.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience with specialized technical training such as SIGINT or open-source research

Experience applying technical acumen across dynamic problem sets, rapidly familiarizing with unfamiliar systems or technologies, and engaging with intelligence, engineering, and operational stakeholders

Knowledge of modern network topologies or architecture components, including data centers, telecommunications and fiber optic backbones, and software and hardware supply chain

Ability to apply technical understanding and logical reasoning to independently identify likely vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, anomalies, systemic weaknesses, and investigative leads from incomplete information

Ability to demonstrate multidisciplinary technical curiosity and an interest in applying a hunter mindset to intelligence analysis, systems research, and emerging technologies

Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in technical computer network target development or analysis in support of cyberoperations, or 6+ years of experience technical computer network target development or analysis in support of cyberoperations in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience with computer-based tools, including CRATE/IMM, Data Xplorer (DX), Mosaic, ROCKSTAR, NGT, QLIX, and Analyst Notebook Experience in technical target analysis, including application of tools, processes, and tradecraft for creation and delivery of collection concepts, target insights, and foundational intelligence

Experience performing broad all-source technical target research for the purpose of filling information gaps, developing technical characterizations of targets, and identifying target vulnerabilities

Knowledge of penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, network exploitation vectors, and cyber aggressor TTPsKnowledge of the PACOM AOR, DoW components, and the wider ICKnowledge of critical infrastructure security and ICS or SCADA systems and concepts

CompTIA Security+ or Network+ Certifications 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 is required.

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.

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