Security Analyst - Forensics/Malware Analysis
$104,000–$166,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Chandler, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Support 24x7 Security Operations Center operations by conducting advanced digital forensics and malware analysis to investigate, contain, and remediate cyber incidents. Perform malware reverse engineering and network forensics including endpoint, memory, and log analysis using virtual machine sandboxing. Handle incident response tasks such as evidence collection, containment, and recovery while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures. Correlate findings with threat intelligence and produce detailed technical reports for leadership. Requires Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 8 years of relevant experience
- 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement
- Minimum of 5 years of specific experience in digital forensics and malware analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced network and digital media analysis
- Hands-on experience with malware reverse engineering and behavioral analysis
- Proficiency using virtual machine sandboxing and malware detonation tools
- Experience maintaining forensic chain-of-custody procedures and evidentiary integrity
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance required
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