CNO Software Engineer

The Opportunity

As a computer network operations (CNO) specialist, you know that embedded and application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the CNO capability development lifecycle. We're looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment.

As a senior CNO capability development specialist on our team, you'll support full project lifecycles. Guiding an agile team of professionals, you'll manage reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on a range of software problems. You'll inform operational parameters for complex systems, as well as leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work.

Using your network operations experience, you'll determine what the art of the possible is and what can be done—and then you'll bring it to life for your clients. Help us combat the most advanced adversaries and defend national security. Join us. The world can't wait.

Required Qualifications

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with computer network operations capability development and engineering services, including defense and exploitation to gain strategic advantages
• Experience with advanced software development, analytic development, and DevOps techniques for malware variants, advancing crypt capabilities, and emerging unknown protocols
• Experience gathering requirements, designing and developing approaches for product security and resilience, cryptographic solutions, and anti-forensic measures
• Experience with analyzing and understanding network protocols with tools, such as Wireshark or tshark
• Experience with indigenous and vendor proprietary protocols
• Experience using automation and virtualization to deploy, maintain, and sustain capabilities, developing and executing strategies for countering or mitigating environmental challenges, security and policy constraints, and system and architecture limitations
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, or BASH
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with computer programming in C/C++, Python, Assembly, or Perl Script
• 2+ years of experience in the areas of computer engineering, computer science, electronic and electrical engineering, or applied mathematics
• 2+ years of experience in big data platforms, black box testing, cloud computing, disassembly, or global telecommunications system architectures and protocols, protocol analysis, ICS/SCADA design and systems, software debugging, streaming analytics, vulnerability management, or mitigation
• Experience in telecommunications operations, computer network operations, SIGINT collection operations, information security (INFOSEC) or information assurance, or research and development
• Experience in exploit development, malware reverse engineering
• Experience with Unix, Linux, or RTOS, Wind River Vx Works
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, orally, and in writing

Clearance Requirements

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 and Benefits

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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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Application Process

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Work Model

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America's most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.

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