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CriticalSolutions, LLC · 5 days ago

Malware Analyst - Senior(w/ active TS)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

12+ years exp

Critical Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Malware Analyst to support a federal agency's cybersecurity operations in Alexandria, VA. The analyst will conduct dynamic and static malware analysis, support threat attribution, identify vulnerabilities, and guide defensive strategy.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityIntrusion DetectionNetwork Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform reverse engineering of malicious software using both dynamic and static analysis techniques

Demonstrated advanced experience with network traffic and communications, including known ports and services

Perform malware analysis and security assessments across multiple operating systems, with a focus on Windows, as well as Linux/Unix platforms

Demonstrated experience with cyber security related technologies (e.g., NIDS, HIDS, IPS, and IDS)

Utilize a broad range of open-source and commercial tools to conduct advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering

Demonstrated advanced technical ability in reverse engineering custom protocols used by malware

Produce clear, detailed reports in plain business language, outlining findings and defensive recommendations

Analyze malware to uncover adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Qualification

Malware analysisReverse engineeringCybersecurity toolsNetwork traffic analysisProgramming PythonProgramming CProgramming C++Programming RubyWindows OS expertiseLinux/Unix familiarityDoD 8570 IAT IIGREM certificationAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsReport writingCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Active Top Secret clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI)

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior IT (additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree)

Demonstrated experience with reverse engineering practices

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and report writing skills

Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings

Programming skills in languages such as Python, C, C++, or Ruby

Deep expertise in Windows OS and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Proven experience with cybersecurity tools such as NIDS, HIDS, IPS, and IDS

Required Certifications (prior to start): DoD 8570 IAT II, GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware)

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