Booz Allen Hamilton · 2 days ago
Windows Vulnerability Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $198K/yr
3+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is a prominent consulting firm specializing in technology and security solutions. They are seeking a Windows Vulnerability Researcher to deliver offensive capabilities and conduct advanced research on vulnerabilities within the Windows ecosystem, contributing to strategic intelligence and cyber missions.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver production-grade offensive capabilities as an expert in Android vulnerability research and exploit development
Discover, weaponize, and operationalize previously unknown vulnerabilities in the Android ecosystem, performing work that directly enables strategic intelligence collection and cyber effects missions
Perform advanced vulnerability research across Windows kernel, user-mode components, Hyper-V, and hardware-assisted security features
Develop reliable exploits targeting user applications, system services, kernel drivers, virtualization layers, and firmware subsystems
Engineer persistent CNO implants and infrastructure using C/C++, Python, and Windows APIs
Reverse engineer closed-source binaries and system components at scale
Bypass modern mitigations such as ASLR, CFG, CET, HVCI, kernel patch protection, driver signature enforcement, and application sandboxing
Author comprehensive technical documentation for delivery and sustainment
Contribute to capability roadmaps and emerging tradecraft development
Utilize AI and LLM-powered tooling to accelerate vulnerability discovery and exploit implementation
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development
Experience using C or C++, Python, and Windows APIs
Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, x64dbg, or ProcDump
Experience with vulnerability discovery and weaponization
Experience defeating kernel hardening, sandboxing, and attestation mechanisms
Experience with GitLab CI/CD for implant build pipelines
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED
Preferred
Experience publishing research or tools recognized within the offensive security community
Experience providing operational support to IC or DoD cyber mission forces
Experience contributing to Windows exploit frameworks or public CVE discoveries
Knowledge of x86-64 architecture and assembly
Ability to achieve code execution in ring-0 and hypervisor contexts
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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