Leidos · 1 day ago
Lead Malware Reverse Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a leading technology company specializing in defense and cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Lead Malware Reverse Engineer SME to support mission-critical malware analysis programs and lead a team in defensive cyber operations against threats. The role involves overseeing the production process, managing a technical analysis team, and ensuring high-quality outputs in malware detection and defeat.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
End-to-end processing of submissions, ingest and triage, ticket creation and prioritization, task assignments, progress tracking and reporting, established Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and guidance derived from Playbooks
Overseeing the production process to ensure products are high quality and published in a timely manner
Informing leadership when issues or anomalies arise, recommends corrective actions and providing updates and briefs to leadership as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in advanced level cybersecurity analytics, cyber threat research, coding and reverse engineering
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with application security, network security, programming (assembly and web), obfuscation, and encryption techniques in addition to experience and innovation in developing tools and guidance on analysis techniques
Proven ability to effectively manage a technical analysis team in a dynamic mission environment, watch floor ops or joint mission operational application
Advanced ability of critical thinking, problem solving, and team coordination against multiple mission needs simultaneously
Expertise in evaluation and analysis of complex malicious code through the utilization of tools, including dissemblers, debuggers, hex editors, un-packers, virtual machines, and network sniffers
Ability to conduct research in malicious software, vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics at an advanced level
Advanced experience in developing mitigation strategies based on malware threats and actor TTPs, to include YARA and SIGMA rules experience with application security, network security, programming (assembly and web), obfuscation, and encryption techniques
Experience and innovation in developing tools and guidance on analysis techniques
Expertise in technical, executive reporting and production management that provides customers with informed decision-making solutions
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
CISA or DHS cybersecurity experience as a technical SME
Cybersecurity technical experience in the areas of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) analysis, YARA rule crafting, or developing and maintaining a secure analysis environment
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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