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 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 security standards and US citizenship

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and US citizenship.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures against internal and external attacks.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time, along with competitive compensation including bonus plans and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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

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 annual refresh stock grants

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
  • Ability to drive security culture innovation
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Experience building automated malware pipelines

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR experience
  • 5+ years scripting experience
  • Expertise in reverse engineering tools

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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