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

Workday

McLean, Virginia, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean); base: $144...
Fully remote
8+ years digital forensics experience
5+ years python go c++ automation
Static dynamic binary analysis expertise
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and integrity

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and integrity.
  • The position demands deep expertise in analyzing malicious binaries, reconstructing attack timelines, and developing custom security tools.
  • Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls that prevent internal and external cyber threats.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and integrity.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (McLean); Base: $144,400 - $258,000 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics experience
  • 5+ years Python Go C++ automation
  • Static dynamic binary analysis expertise
  • Forensic suites Magnet AXIOM EnCase FTK
  • Memory forensics Volatility tool mastery
  • MITRE ATT&CK Diamond Model frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering IDA Pro Ghidra skills
  • Advanced detection engineering YARA rules
  • SIEM hunting Splunk ELK platforms
  • Custom sandbox environment development
  • Explaining technical risks to stakeholders
  • Shift left security mentality promotion

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR or malware analysis
  • 5+ years scripting in Python Go C++
  • Expertise in PE ELF Mach-O analysis

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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