The Opportunity:

Work with a wide variety of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to validate security controls and incident response through offensive security operations such as Red and Purple Teaming. Interface directly with client leadership and technical security staff to lead Red and Purple team engagements in a wide variety of scenarios ranging from phishing based initial access to OT or ICS network perimeter and egress testing. Work with a team of 10+ seasoned security testing professionals to enhance existing services offerings and security testing capabilities and conduct hands-on technical testing focused on detection and response that necessitates continuously customized tooling to avoid AV, EDR, and other protection technologies. Conduct full exploitation and leveraging of access within multiple environments, including complex Active Directory and mixed Windows and nix environment. Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Communicate findings and strategy effectively to client stakeholders, including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel. Apply security testing and penetration testing techniques and mindset to a wide range of projects. Act as the primary interface and lead for small red teams ranging from 1-3 additional testers and manage the delivery of staff assignments, as needed. Become part of a team of security enthusiasts that perform cutting-edge research and promote an environment of innovation and knowledge-sharing. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

You Have:

• Experience using, administering, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux Systems

• Experience scripting and editing existing code and programming, including Python, Bash, C/C++, C#, Rust, Go, PowerShell or Java

• Experience developing, extending, or modifying exploits, shellcode, or exploit tools to evade common EDRs

• Experience with security assessment tools, including Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, or Mythic

• Experience with Amazon cloud environments and its major technologies such as IAM, EC2, VPC, EBS, S3, and Lambda

• Experience performing common Windows and Active Directory attacks such as ADCS abuse, Kerberoasting, Password Spraying, and ACL abuse

• Experience with common Azure or M365 attacks

• Experience designing and operating Red Team infrastructure, including command-and-control infrastructure, redirectors, domains, certificates, payload delivery infrastructure, and operational security controls

• Ability to use a Linux based operating systems as a daily base OS

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in offensive security testing such as Web application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, or purple teaming

• Experience safely and effectively leveraging AI tools such as Claude code or Codex to support security testing engagements

• Experience with assembly languages, including x86 or reverse engineering

• Experience with hardware reverse engineering using JTAG or UART

• Experience with Terraform or similar automation technologies

• Experience with physical security assessments, including the use of proxmark3 or similar proximity card spoofing or copying devices

• Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, Web application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations, or hunt

• Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP and ATT&CK

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Cybersecurity

• Ability to obtain an Offensive Security Certification within 1 year of hire date, including OSWP, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, SANS, GAWN, GPEN, or GXPN Certification

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. 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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.