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

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (primary location); ...
Fully remote
Digital forensics and incident response
Malware static and dynamic analysis
Forensic suites and memory forensics tools
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on operational cybersecurity with high-impact outcomes

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on operational cybersecurity with high-impact outcomes.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared responsibility, providing trust, tools, and long-term investment in employee growth.
  • The position involves promoting security processes, collaborating across teams, and staying ahead of industry trends to maintain leadership in security.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on operational cybersecurity with high-impact outcomes.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (Primary Location); $144,400 - $258,000 USD (Additional Locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Digital forensics and incident response
  • Malware static and dynamic analysis
  • Forensic suites and memory forensics tools
  • Intelligence frameworks expertise
  • Python, Go, or C/C++ programming
  • Security controls and countermeasures development
  • U.S. Federal Government contract compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with disassemblers and debuggers
  • Advanced detection engineering with YARA and Sigma rules
  • SIEM platform expertise
  • Automated malware analysis pipelines
  • Strong communication to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative and integrity-driven culture
  • Flexible hybrid work environment

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years digital forensics and incident response
  • 5+ years programming in Python, Go, or C/C++
  • Must be U.S. citizen (naturalized or native)
  • Experience with forensic suites like Magnet AXIOM or EnCase
  • Proficiency with MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model frameworks

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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