Network Analyst

Network Analyst

The Opportunity:

Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures are crucial to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation’s most critical security missions.

On our team, you’ll be trusted to probe targets using the latest network-based analysis tools like Wireshark, XKEYSCORE, DataXplorer, Splunk, and other network analysis tools. Using your innate curiosity and technical expertise, you’ll use available information to select attack vectors and match attack vectors to tools, capabilities, and mission intent. You’ll guide government and law enforcement agencies by leveraging SIGINT combined with a variety of other disciplines to gain access and perform actions on the targeted network as required.

In this role, you’ll uncover previously unknown and emerging adversary capabilities that impact drive mission forward for a very demanding - and rewarding - customer. With mentoring and opportunities to expand both your technology base and tool knowledge, you’ll guide a growing team committed to developing creative solutions for our classified customers.

Safeguard the future with us and develop offensive cyber operations that are essential to providing national security for today and tomorrow.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5 years of experience designing, engineering, administering, or analyzing wireless or wireline wide-area telecommunications networks
• 5 years of experience applying analytic tools, such as DataXplorer, XKEYSCORE, Wireshark, and Splunk to modern telecommunications networks in order to answer client questions and drive operations
• Knowledge of the OSI layer stack and how it is used in communications
• Knowledge of layers 1 and 2 within the OSI model
• Knowledge of technology and protocols, including modern optical transport networks that use dense-wave-division multiplexing and multi-protocol label switching
• Knowledge of modern network management systems and network elements, including switches, routers, multiplexers, and wireless and wireline transport
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Associate's degree and 5 years of experience in a network engineering, analysis, or administration field, or Bachelor's degree in a networking or telecommunications field and 3 years of experience in a network engineering, analysis, or administration field

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to teach and mentor junior analysts in telecommunications and networking fundamentals
• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field
• CISSP, Network , Security , or similar 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 with polygraph 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

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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.