Mid-level Malware Engineer

Overview

Join a mission-critical Federal Cyber organization working at the forefront of national security. As a Mid-Level Malware Reverse Engineer, you’ll dissect advanced threats, support active cyber operations, and help shape defensive strategies that protect high-value government networks. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive on technical depth, complex malware challenges, and meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Isolate, analyze, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis on malware samples across diverse platforms.
• Produce detailed technical reports outlining findings, characteristics, and operational implications of malicious code.
• Support active cyber operations and contribute to mission-driven malware analysis efforts.
• Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
• Conduct reverse engineering on known and suspected malware to support incident response and threat-hunting activities.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across multiple networks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience analyzing malicious applications across Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and IoT devices.
• Hands-on experience with several of the following tools:
• IDA Pro, OllyDbg, x64dbg, Scylla x64, Objdump, Readelf, Ghidra, Process Explorer, CFF Explorer, Wireshark, Fiddler, Regshot, Process Monitor, Process Hacker
• Demonstrated strong understanding of reverse-engineering methodologies and file reconstruction.
• Ability to unpack, de-obfuscate, and analyze highly complex malicious applications.
• Debugging experience, including identifying and defeating custom or known packers.
• Experience with disassemblers and disassembly workflows.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD background investigation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python for automation or tooling.
• Programming knowledge in one or more of the following:
• Java, C, C++, .NET, PowerShell, Golang, C#
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA systems and related security considerations.