Android CNO Software Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Android CNO Software Developer to design, implement, and maintain Android based command-and-control solutions for strategic cyber operations, convert research artifacts into deployable capabilities, and contribute to cross-platform infrastructure. U.S. citizenship is required. Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and upkeep of Android CNO solutions that enable strategic cyber operations.
• Assist the research team by processing emerging research and proof-of-concept artifacts and productizing them into reliable, deployable capabilities.
• Collaborate on shared server-side infrastructure for command-and-control integration, payload staging, and exploit delivery within a cross-platform development team.
• Conduct independent research as needed to extend or adapt existing capabilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Android focused offensive software development, including implant engineering, exploit integration, or C2 tool development.
• Proficiency with Java on Android, including runtime DEX loading, class loader internals, and JNI interoperability.
• Experience with C on Android NDK, including ARM64 shared library development.
• Understanding of offensive security concepts such as implant persistence, beaconing protocols, payload staging, and self-update mechanisms.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Frida, and Jadx, sufficient to interpret researcher-provided artifacts and integrate them into production software.
• Familiarity with build systems such as ndk-build, Make, CMake, or Gradle, and GitHub Enterprise CI/CD.
• Experience with Docker, Python, scripting, and build automation.
• HS diploma or GED.

Technologies

• Android, Java (Android), C (Android NDK), JNI, DEX loading
• ID A Pro, Ghidra, Frida, Jadx
• ndk-build, Make, CMake, Gradle
• GitHub Enterprise CI/CD, Docker, Python
• Kotlin, JavaScript

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program

Compensation

Salary range: USD 86,900 to USD 198,000 per year (annualized). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and a recognition awards program. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity Statement

• Identity verification employs advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud.
• Interviews and assessments will be conducted on camera.
• The company reserves the right to capture a photograph to verify identity and deter fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• AI is part of Booz Allen daily operations and its use is guided by responsible ethics for AI tools.
• Using AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is granted.

Work Model

• Remote: Remote roles may require occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Hybrid roles expect frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with possible visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Onsite roles involve work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration with colleagues and clients.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.