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

Workday

McLean, VA, USA
Base: $159,600 - $239,400 usd (mclean); base: $144...
Fully remote
8+ years digital forensics experience
5+ years python go c++ automation
Static and dynamic binary analysis
This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and processes

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and processes.
  • The team values collaboration, integrity, and long-term thinking while tackling high-impact operational challenges.
  • Candidates will develop custom analysis tools and execute security controls to prevent internal or external attacks.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and processes.

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 stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering IDA Pro Ghidra proficiency
  • Advanced detection engineering YARA Snort Sigma
  • SIEM hunting Splunk ELK complex queries
  • Custom sandbox environment development
  • Explaining technical buffer overflow to stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years scripting in Python Go or C/C++

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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