Cyber Security Code Analyst

Cyber Security Code Analyst

The Opportunity: 

When a warfighter uses a product, it needs to be trustworthy and free of vulnerabilities. Functional, reliable, and secure software comes from a thorough analysis for defects, such as Common Weakness Enumeration (CWEs), and application of software development and community best practices. That’s why we need you, a software security analyst who can learn how to thoroughly vet software for defects to resulting in the best, most secure software possible. At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and broad knowledge to guide, advise, and evaluate client solutions to mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re directly impacting the security of our nation's most far-reaching cyber solutions.

As a software analyst on our team, you’ll work with a team of analysts and lab scanning tools evaluating software developed for national security systems (NSS) against well-defined software requirements. Using your understanding of software languages, such as C/C++ and Java, and software coding best practices, with you will evaluate software and firmware designs and documentation to find issues and develop findings reports to guide mitigations. You will also work with peers to review findings and recommended mitigations and then you’ll advise your clients regarding corrective actions via technical exchange meetings and assessment reports. You will also help advance the state of the art in software evaluation by contributing to team’s efforts to improve the accuracy and automate the assessment tools used. This is your chance to truly understand secure, functional and reliable code and to provide you with a background to make you an elite security professional. 

Work with us to secure the code critical to our clients’ systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures.

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have: 

• 1+ years of experience working with Java, C/C++, or Python programming languages

• Experience with code scanning techniques or tools

• Experience working with software and firmware design documentation, such as software requirements specifications and software development best practices and processes

• Experience working in a team environment on development or assessments of software or firmware-based designs

• Experience with reviewing and creating professional documentation and diagrams in support of designs or assessments

• Knowledge of software testing concepts, such as unit testing, fuzzing, static analysis, and dynamic analysis 

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

  

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with High Assurance, RMF, or NIST assessment, validation, or evaluation processes and requirements

• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, public key concepts, and networking protocols

• Knowledge of hardware description languages, such as VHDL

• Knowledge of Memory Safe Languages, such as RUST

• TS/SCI clearance

• DoDI 8570 Level I certification

  

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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. 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 $51,600.00 to $105,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.