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 experience
5+ years python go c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic binary analysis expertise
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and operational rigor

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and operational rigor.
  • The team focuses on modernizing employee lifecycle experiences for federal agencies while ensuring high-impact security outcomes.
  • Candidates will collaborate across development and operations teams to implement security controls and prevent internal or external attacks.

Matching Summary

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

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 arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Advanced detection engineering YARA Snort Sigma
  • SIEM hunting Splunk ELK platforms
  • Automated malware sandbox pipeline development
  • Explaining technical risks to non-technical stakeholders
  • Shift left security mentality promotion

Key Requirements

  • Must be a United States citizen (naturalized or native)
  • 8+ years proven expertise in DFIR and malware analysis
  • 5+ years experience with Python, Go, or C/C++
  • Expertise in static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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