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/c++ automation
Static and dynamic binary analysis expertise
This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and integrity

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and integrity.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against advanced threats.
  • Candidates must be United States citizens and possess deep expertise in malware analysis and forensic tools.

Matching Summary

This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and integrity.

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as accessible and inclusive.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years digital forensics experience
  • 5+ years Python Go C/C++ automation
  • Static and dynamic binary analysis expertise
  • Forensic suites like Magnet AXIOM EnCase
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework mastery

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Memory and disk forensics reconstruction
  • Advanced detection engineering skills
  • SIEM hunting in Splunk or ELK
  • Communication of 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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