Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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TL;DR · Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman

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The Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman role is a critical position within the Intelligence Sector supporting United States Cyber Command operations. The analyst performs forensic analysis on compromised systems and media to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures while conducting static and dynamic malware analysis, including reverse engineering and extracting malicious files. Key responsibilities include creating technical reports with actionable intelligence, developing signature and heuristic indicators, and performing log and system analysis across Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments. The role requires proficiency in tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and various sandbox environments. This position addresses the challenge of identifying sophisticated malware threats targeting the Department of Defense Information Network to protect national security interests. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph, alongside expertise in network protocols and cyber threat analysis.

Skills

Malware Analysis Reverse Engineering IDA Pro Ghidra Wireshark Volatility Windows Linux UNIX Network Protocols Cyber Threat Intelligence Digital Forensics Incident Response Power BI Machine Learning Data Science

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 tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
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 create validated MD5 hash lists.
Conduct in-depth risk assessments to categorize the posture of detected cyber threats.
Draft and support the implementation of security incident response policies.

What we're looking for

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital Forensics, or related field (or ability to complete within one year).
Formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications.
Five plus years of demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis (static/dynamic), incident handling, and reverse engineering.
Experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and sandbox environments.
Familiarity with network protocols, OS internals (Windows/Linux/UNIX), and cyber threat analysis.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and various communication media including satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Master's degree or higher in Cybersecurity; experience with detection signatures, AI/ML integration, and Power BI (preferred).

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