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 and incident response
5+ years python go or c/c++ automation
Static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries
This role supports U.S. federal contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and US citizenship

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. federal contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and US citizenship.
  • The team focuses on modernizing employee lifecycle experiences for federal agencies while ensuring high-impact operational security.
  • Candidates will collaborate across development and operations teams to implement security controls and prevent internal or external attacks.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

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
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Drive product technology innovation
  • Shift left security mentality promotion

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship (naturalized or native)
  • 8+ years proven expertise in DFIR and malware analysis
  • Reverse engineering proficiency with IDA Pro or Ghidra

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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