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 incident response
5+ years python go c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic binary analysis expertise
This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure infrastructure.
  • The position requires deep expertise in analyzing malicious binaries, reconstructing attack timelines, and developing custom security tools.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers while providing competitive compensation.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. federal agencies by modernizing employee lifecycle experiences and finance operations with secure infrastructure.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics incident response
  • 5+ years Python Go C/C++ automation
  • Static and Dynamic binary analysis expertise
  • Forensic suites Magnet AXIOM EnCase FTK
  • Memory forensics tools Volatility mastery
  • MITRE ATT&CK Diamond Model frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Advanced detection engineering YARA Snort Sigma
  • SIEM hunting Splunk ELK platforms
  • Automated malware sandbox pipeline experience
  • Explaining complex technical risks to stakeholders

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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