Cryptographic Analyst

Cryptographic Analyst

The Opportunity: 
As a cyber mission specialist, you understand the value of hunt-forward operations, and you know that battles are won in the grey. At Booz Allen, you can use your cyberspace operations experience to create solutions that will be executed on a worldwide stage. We’re looking for an experienced cyber mission specialist like you to apply your knowledge in cryptographic analysis and impact our nation’s security.
 
In this role, you’ll be counted on to understand cyberspace capabilities to evaluate potential weaknesses as well as the effectiveness of mitigations for cyber security solutions. You will leverage cyberspace operations systems to aggregate threat feeds that inform briefings for senior leadership aligned to our nation's security.    
 
This is an opportunity to use your research and analysis abilities to adequately assess and inform operators and senior leadership, and commanders on dynamic adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures for national security. Your role will be vital in the development of operations plans to support command and control.   
 
If you want to be in the fight, working shoulder to shoulder with our government clients, influencing the most critical global cyber missions, this is the opportunity for you.   
 
Join us. The world can’t wait.   
 
You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience in cryptographic analysis, computer science, law enforcement, or military cryptographic or exploitation in relation to targeted data
• 3+ years of experience participating in projects or investigations
• Experience designing, implementing, and analyzing algorithms for solving problems
• Experience exploiting mobile device operating systems like iOS and Android
• Ability to develop methods to diagnose weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms and exploit computer network vulnerabilities
• Ability to assist in processing and analyzing information or garbled intercepts
• Ability to develop new cryptanalysis tools
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with NetFlow collection, cryptocurrency data, commercial records, social media data, and historical website data
• Experience with network protocols such as TCP, IP, or DNS and interpreting network traffic, operating systems such as Linux or Windows, and threat actor use of 3rd party encrypted applications including analyze structure of encrypted data
• Experience developing methods to spot weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms, exploit vulnerabilities, examine packet collection, and exploit encrypted materials
• Knowledge of scripting to parse massive log files, query APIs, and normalize unstructured data
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools, IP analysis, PCAP data, encrypted traffic analysis and unencrypted metadata including packet lengths or handshake traits

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Clearance:   
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.