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

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean); base: $144...
Flexible work: 50% in-office and 50% remote
8+ years digital forensics and incident response
5+ years python go or c/c++ experience
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
Workday is seeking a Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity measures, digital forensics, and malware analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital forensics and programming, contributing to a mission-driven team culture that values integrity and collaboration

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and US citizenship.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against internal and external attacks.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person collaboration with remote freedom, along with competitive compensation including bonuses and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst to support U.S. Federal Government contracts, focusing on cybersecurity measures, digital forensics, and malware analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital forensics and programming, contributing to a mission-driven team culture that values integrity and collaboration.

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 annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics and incident response
  • 5+ years Python Go or C/C++ experience
  • Static and Dynamic Analysis of malicious binaries
  • Expertise in forensic suites like EnCase FTK
  • Proficiency with MITRE ATT&CK framework

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Memory and disk forensics reconstruction
  • Advanced detection engineering with YARA rules
  • SIEM mastery for large-scale platforms
  • Strong communication to non-technical stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years scripting experience in Python Go or C/C++
  • Expertise in reverse engineering tools and memory forensics

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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