Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst-reverse Engineer (us Federal)

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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 mission-driven outcomes

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring strict adherence to security standards and mission-driven outcomes.
  • The position involves responding to security breaches, performing root cause analysis, and developing countermeasures to prevent future attacks.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in malware analysis, forensic tools, and intelligence frameworks to protect complex enterprise environments.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $159,600 - $239,400 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness packages not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Reverse engineering with IDA Pro Ghidra
  • Memory and disk forensics reconstruction
  • Advanced detection engineering YARA rules
  • SIEM hunting in Splunk or ELK
  • Collaborative security culture mindset

Key Requirements

  • United States citizenship required
  • 8+ years DFIR and malware analysis experience
  • 5+ years scripting experience in Python Go or C/C++
  • Expertise in PE ELF Mach-O binary analysis
  • Proficiency with Volatility memory forensics tools

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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