Malware Research Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Malware Analyst to join our team on the DISA GSM-O program in Alexandria, VA. This role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and strong expertise in reverse engineering custom protocols used by malware. As part of our J6 Pentagon Security Operations Center, this position entails conducting reverse engineering for Malware Analysis utilizing both dynamic and static analysis methods. Your responsibilities will include formulating a standard process for the capture and analysis of software artifacts suspected of being malicious code. Your analysis will help uncover adversary tools, techniques, and procedures, assist in identifying other compromised systems, provide a foundation for attribution, and foster the creation of enhanced defensive strategies. Tasks will culminate in the creation of written reports articulated in clear business language that describe the malware analysis and the defensive measures employed to identify other vulnerable systems and implement protective measures against potential future threats. Join our Cybersecurity team, which plays a pivotal role in the J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) support services task order on the GSM-O contract, providing IT products, services, and solutions to the Pentagon and various DoD offices and agencies to fulfill mission and business requirements. Our goal is to safeguard against adversarial activities by executing cyber defensive actions.