Cyber Security Code Analyst, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton • Belcamp, MD

4d • $69,400 - $158,000

About The Position

Join Booz Allen’s cyber security team as a Mid-level Code Analyst, helping safeguard critical systems and data. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing code for security risks, and maintaining a strong security posture while working alongside experienced professionals. The posting describes the position as an entry-level opportunity for candidates with foundational cybersecurity, coding, and threat-analysis knowledge.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with Java, C, C++, or Python.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing software and firmware design documents, including requirements specifications.
• Experience reviewing and creating professional documentation and diagrams in support of designs or assessments.
• Knowledge of code review or testing processes and software security vulnerability identification or assessment.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with High Assurance, RMF, or NIST assessment, CVEs and CWEs, validation, or evaluation processes and requirements.
• Experience with static or dynamic code scanning techniques or tools such as Understand, Coverity, or Klocwork, or software development environments.
• Experience with memory-safe languages such as Rust.
• Knowledge of secure coding standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, public key concepts, and networking protocols.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• DoDI 8570 Level I Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in software and firmware.
• Analyze code for security risks.
• Help maintain a strong security posture.
• Review and analyze software and firmware design documents, including requirements specifications.
• Review and create professional documentation and diagrams in support of designs or assessments.
• Review or test code and identify or assess software security vulnerabilities.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level