Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman

What you'll do

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis including reverse engineering to extract malicious files from digital media.
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems to identify adversary TTPs and intrusion artifacts.
• Create technical reports and deliver threat briefings to leadership regarding actionable intelligence findings.
• Identify unique indicators for the development of signature and heuristic detection tools.
• Analyze logs and system data from routers, Windows, and UNIX environments to detect threats.
• Research open-source intelligence to inform threat assessments and the creation of signature repositories.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments to categorize the posture of detected cyber threats.
• Develop and improve enterprise malware analysis tools based on operational reporting and trend correlation.

What we're looking for

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph is required.
• A BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital Forensics, or a related field is required.
• Candidates may substitute formal education with equivalent experience and technical certifications.
• Five plus years of demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis (static/dynamic), incident handling, and reverse engineering are required.
• Experience using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and sandbox environments is required.
• Familiarity with network protocols, OS internals (Windows, Linux, UNIX), and cyber threat analysis is required.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and various communication media like satellite, fiber, and wireless is required.
• Ability to communicate complex technical data clearly to non-technical audiences in written and verbal formats is required.