Jr Malware Engineer / Active Secret Clearance
$86,000–$138,000 year
HybridArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Analyze, isolate, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and capabilities across multiple operating systems. Conduct static and dynamic analysis of malware samples, produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, and support ongoing cyber operations with timely insights. Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems while developing policies and methodologies for investigations across diverse networks. Report on-site as mission needs dictate in a hybrid environment. Requires active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and DHS EOD background investigation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
- An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
- Experience analyzing malicious applications across multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices
- Familiarity with tools such as: Process Explorer, CFF Explorer, Wireshark, Fiddler, Regshot, Process Monitor, Process Hacker
- Demonstrated strong understanding of reverse-engineering methodologies and file reconstruction
- Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications
- Hands-on debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers
- Experience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation
- Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment
- Report on-site as mission needs dictate
Desired Qualifications
- Programming knowledge in one or more of the following: Java, C, C++, .NET, PowerShell, Golang, C#
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