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Senior Malware Engineer
Alexandria, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
12+ years expLeidos is a leading technology company seeking a Senior Malware Engineer to support the J6 Pentagon Security Operations Center. The role involves reverse engineering malware, developing analysis processes, and providing written reports to detail findings and defensive measures against cyber threats.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrated advanced experience with network traffic and communications, including known ports and services
Demonstrated advanced experience with the Windows operating system and other operating systems (e.g., Linux or Unix)
Demonstrated experience with cyber security related technologies (e.g., NIDS, HIDS, IPS, and IDS)
Demonstrated advanced understanding of various open source and commercial analysis tools used for malware analysis and reverse engineering
Demonstrated advanced technical ability in reverse engineering custom protocols used by malware
Demonstrated experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Ruby)
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI)
Current DoD 8570 IAT II and GREM certifications required. We are unable to consider applicants without GREM certification at this time
Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior IT. Additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree
Demonstrated advanced technical ability in reverse engineering custom protocols used by malware
Demonstrated advanced experience with network traffic and communications, including known ports and services
Demonstrated advanced experience with the Windows operating system and other operating systems (e.g., Linux or Unix)
Demonstrated experience with cyber security related technologies (e.g., NIDS, HIDS, IPS, and IDS)
Demonstrated advanced understanding of various open source and commercial analysis tools used for malware analysis and reverse engineering
Demonstrated experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Ruby)
Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering practices
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings
Preferred
IAM-III certification
ITIL v3 Foundation or v4
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or Information Systems
Cybersecurity experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods
Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework
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