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

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McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
8+ years digital forensics and incident response
5+ years python go or c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, identifying risks, and performing root cause analysis on complex threats.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and memory forensics platforms.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements.

Salary

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

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

  • Strong communication for non-technical stakeholders
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Shift left security mentality promotion
  • Drive product technology innovation
  • Collaborative multi-functional team engagement

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years scripting experience in Python, Go, or C/C++
  • Expertise in PE, ELF, Mach-O binary analysis
  • Mastery of Volatility and memory forensics tools

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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