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

Workday

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++ experience
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
This role supports U.S. federal contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, identifying risks, and performing root cause analysis on cyber threats.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time with remote options while providing competitive compensation and stock grants.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics and incident response
  • 5+ years Python Go or C/C++ experience
  • Static and Dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
  • Expertise in forensic suites like Magnet AXIOM EnCase FTK
  • Proficiency with MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to explain complex buffer overflow analysis
  • Experience building automated malware analysis pipelines
  • Strong collaboration with development and operations teams
  • Proactive drive for security process innovation
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years proven expertise in DFIR and malware analysis
  • 5+ years experience with Python, Go, or C/C++
  • Expertise in reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro and Ghidra

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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