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++ automation
Static and dynamic binary analysis expertise
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and mission-driven outcomes

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and mission-driven outcomes.
  • The successful candidate will perform root cause analysis on security breaches and develop custom tools using Python, Go, or C/C++.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person collaboration with remote freedom while providing competitive compensation and stock grants.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to national security standards and mission-driven outcomes.

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 experience
  • 5+ years Python Go 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 rules
  • SIEM hunting Splunk ELK platforms
  • Automated sandbox environment building
  • Explaining technical risks to stakeholders
  • Shift left security mentality promotion

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis
  • 5+ years scripting for artifact collection
  • Expertise in PE ELF Mach-O binaries
  • Experience with memory and disk forensics

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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