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Capability Development Specialist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Capability Development Specialist, Senior

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026MD, Fort Meade

Job Description

Capability Development Specialist, SeniorThe Opportunity: As a computer network operations (CNO) specialist, you know that embedded or capability developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the CNO capability development lifecycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment. As a senior CNO Capability Developer on our team, you’ll support full project lifecycles. Guiding an agile team of professionals, you’ll lead the capability development in a fast paced and dynamic operational environment. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems, as well as leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. Using your technical expertise, you’ll determine what the art of the possible is and what can be done—and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients. Help us combat the most advanced adversaries and defend national security. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 8+ years of experience with software development using C, C++, Rust, or Python 6+ years of experience developing exploit capabilities for Linux environments 6+ years of experience working in an Agile, SAFe or iterative software development using tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab, and employing DevSecOps processes Experience as a senior technical leader and mentor, elevating team performance, skills, and developing cyber personnel, fostering technical depth, professional growth, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvementExperience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploitation proof of conceptExperience gathering requirements and designing and developing approaches for product security, resilient cryptographic solutions, and anti-forensic measures Knowledge of operating system internals, such as processes, memory, or file systems TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with software development, Associate’s degree and 6+ years of experience with software development, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with software developmentNice If You Have: 5+ years of experience with Assembly Experience with Linux kernel exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, or persistence techniques Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cybersecurity 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.CompensationAt 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.

Locations

  • MD, Fort Meade

Skills Required

  • software development using Cintermediate
  • operating system internalsintermediate
  • software developmentintermediate
  • Assemblyintermediate
  • Linux kernel exploitation techniquesintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with software development using C, C++, Rust, or Python (experience, 8 years)
  • 6+ years of experience developing exploit capabilities for Linux environments (experience, 6 years)
  • 6+ years of experience working in an Agile, SAFe or iterative software development using tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab, and employing DevSecOps processes (experience, 6 years)
  • Experience as a senior technical leader and mentor, elevating team performance, skills, and developing cyber personnel, fostering technical depth, professional growth, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (experience)
  • Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploitation proof of concept (experience)
  • Experience gathering requirements and designing and developing approaches for product security, resilient cryptographic solutions, and anti-forensic measures (experience)
  • Knowledge of operating system internals, such as processes, memory, or file systems (experience)
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (experience)
  • HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with software development, Associate’s degree and 6+ years of experience with software development, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with software development (experience, 8 years)
  • 8+ years of experience with software development using C, C++, Rust, or Python (experience, 8 years)
  • 6+ years of experience developing exploit capabilities for Linux environments (experience, 6 years)
  • 6+ years of experience working in an Agile, SAFe or iterative software development using tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab, and employing DevSecOps processes (experience, 6 years)
  • Experience as a senior technical leader and mentor, elevating team performance, skills, and developing cyber personnel, fostering technical depth, professional growth, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (experience)
  • Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept to exploitation proof of concept (experience)
  • Experience gathering requirements and designing and developing approaches for product security, resilient cryptographic solutions, and anti-forensic measures (experience)
  • Knowledge of operating system internals, such as processes, memory, or file systems (experience)
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (experience)
  • HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with software development, Associate’s degree and 6+ years of experience with software development, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with software development (experience, 8 years)
  • 5+ years of experience with Assembly (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience with Linux kernel exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, or persistence techniques (experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cybersecurity (degree in engineering)
  • 5+ years of experience with Assembly (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience with Linux kernel exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, or persistence techniques (experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cybersecurity (degree in engineering)

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