Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst-reverse Engineer (us Federal)

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McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office quarterly)
8+ years digital forensics and incident response
5+ years python go or c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
Workday is seeking an experienced Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on digital forensics, incident response, and security analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in malware analysis, security processes, and relevant programming languages, emphasizing collaboration and innovation

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and US citizenship.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against internal and external attacks.
  • Candidates will collaborate across development and operations teams to implement a 'shift left' security mentality and drive innovation in security processes.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking an experienced Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst to support U.S. federal contracts, focusing on digital forensics, incident response, and security analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in malware analysis, security processes, and relevant programming languages, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics and incident response
  • 5+ years Python Go or C/C++ automation
  • Static and Dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
  • Experience with forensic suites like EnCase FTK
  • Proficiency in MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Memory and disk forensics timeline reconstruction
  • Advanced detection engineering with YARA rules
  • SIEM mastery for large-scale platforms
  • Strong communication for non-technical stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years scripting experience in Python Go or C/C++

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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