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 and incident response
5+ years python go or c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against internal or external attacks.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person collaboration with remote freedom while providing competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to federal security requirements.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication for non-technical stakeholders
  • Shift left security mentality promotion
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Drive product technology innovation

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • Expertise in reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Memory and disk forensics reconstruction skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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