Senior Malware Engineer

Overview

The Federal Strategic Cyber group is seeking a Senior Malware Reverse Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for a long-term government customer. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced malware threats, support active operations, and shape defensive strategies that protect high-value federal networks. Local candidates able to work in a hybrid environment are required.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, analyze, and reverse-engineer malicious binaries to determine behavior, functionality, and intent.
• Conduct in-depth static and dynamic analysis of malware samples across multiple platforms.
• Produce comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, characteristics, and operational impact of malicious code.
• Support active cyber operations and engage with cutting-edge challenges in the malware analysis domain.
• Recommend countermeasures and mitigation strategies for malware targeting government communication systems.
• Reverse-engineer known and suspected malware to support incident response and threat-hunting missions.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and methodologies for malware investigations across diverse networks.
• Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, and mission partners to enhance malware defense capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ 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.
• Proficiency 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.
• Hands-on 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.

EEO Statement

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.