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 all personnel to be United States citizens

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against internal or external attacks.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries and scripts across multiple operating systems.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

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
  • Custom sandbox environment development
  • Explaining technical risks to stakeholders
  • Shift left security mentality promotion

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years programming in Python Go or C/C++
  • United States citizenship required
  • Expertise in PE ELF Mach-O binary formats
  • Proficiency with disassemblers like IDA Pro or Ghidra

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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