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

Harkett

McLean, VA, US
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (primary location); ...
Fully remote
Digital forensics and incident response
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
Python, go, or c/c++ programming
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on operational cybersecurity with high impact and integrity

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring U.S. citizenship and focuses on operational cybersecurity with high impact and integrity.
  • Candidates will promote security processes, collaborate across teams, and stay ahead of industry trends to help Workday lead in security innovation.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining remote and in-person time, comprehensive benefits, and a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD (primary location); $144,400 - $258,000 USD (additional US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • digital forensics and incident response
  • malware analysis and reverse engineering
  • Python, Go, or C/C++ programming
  • static and dynamic malware analysis
  • forensic suites and memory forensics tools
  • intelligence frameworks expertise
  • security controls and countermeasures development

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative multi-functional teamwork
  • communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • advanced detection engineering
  • SIEM platform expertise
  • sandboxing and automated malware pipelines
  • curiosity and accountability culture
  • long-term mission-driven work

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years digital forensics and incident response experience
  • 5+ years programming in Python, Go, or C/C++
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • experience with forensic suites and memory forensics
  • proficiency with disassemblers and debuggers
  • advanced detection engineering skills
  • experience with SIEM platforms

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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