Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst

Tharros; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst to conduct digital forensic analysis and incident response in support of NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The CSVR Forensic Analyst applies advanced reverse engineering, malware analysis, and digital forensics techniques to weapons systems and enterprise environments.

The role operates within the CWD red team, blue team, and purple team construct, providing forensic depth to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of digital forensics and incident response experience.
• Experience with forensic tools and methodologies for disk, memory, network, and mobile forensics.
• Experience with reverse engineering and malware analysis in a DoD or IC environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital forensic analysis on systems, networks, and media in support of CWD cyber operations.
• Perform advanced malware analysis, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation in classified environments.
• Support incident response operations, including evidence collection, preservation, chain of custody, and reporting.
• Conduct research into fundamental computer science, including study of theory, structure, and design of digital and analog components, circuits, networks, and algorithms.
• Develop forensic tools, techniques, and procedures for weapons systems and embedded platforms.
• Produce technical forensic reports documenting findings, methodologies, and recommendations.
• Support red team/blue team/purple team exercises with forensic analysis and post-operation reporting.
• Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and systems engineers on root cause analysis of discovered vulnerabilities.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Forensic reporting

Job description

Tharros is looking for courageous team members that enable government missions to move forward with confidence.

Who We Are

At Tharros, expertise, confidence and continuous advancement are at the foundation of what we do. With us, you work with the world’s preeminent vulnerability experts to not only advance government missions, but also your own career path. We’re looking for confident leaders to grow and evolve as we do, protecting our nation’s protectors with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools.

Seeing everything includes seeing everyone. Tharros moves missions forward with a courageous team of experts and a variety of perspectives.

Outperform

Lead with Growth

Dare to Secure

At Tharros, we have exceptional benefits because our employees’ success is our success. We support our team members’ growth with training opportunities, tools and resources.

Outperform the Expected

Tharros sets high standards because we know our team can meet and exceed them. We anticipate success, expect exceptional results and ensure impact for everyone.

Lead with Continuous Growth

When our employees grow, everyone thrives. As the leaders in vulnerability research, we grow capability for our clients and our employees.

Dare to Secure Anything

At the cutting-edge of cybersecurity technology, Tharros dares to create tools that will have maximum mission impact. Our company culture reflects this confidence.

Benefits of Working with Tharros

Moving boldly forward requires a strong foundation. Tharros provides foundational benefits that help our employees grow and thrive.

To be the best, you join the best. Tharros offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, savings & retirement and paid leave.

At Tharros, leaders develop leaders. Working at Tharros gives our employees access to resources and expertise found nowhere else, and we nurture the future leaders in cybersecurity from within our ranks.

We’re not afraid to show our commitment to growing our Tharros team. We offer generous referral bonuses to employees who help us reach hiring goals.

Training & Certification Reimbursement

Tharros is always advancing. We offer an education reimbursement benefit of up to $5,250 per year to help our employees thrive.

Breaking Barriers to Cybersecurity Success

Our people-first culture enables more flexibility for our employees to find success in cyber fields. At Tharros, there are no barriers between you, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts, and our customers.

Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst

Tharros is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst to conduct digital forensic analysis and incident response in support of NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The CSVR Forensic Analyst applies advanced reverse engineering, malware analysis, and digital forensics techniques to weapons systems and enterprise environments. This position operates within the CWD red team, blue team, and purple team construct, providing forensic depth to vulnerability research and incident investigation across the NAVAIR platform set.

• Conduct digital forensic analysis on compromised systems, networks, and media in support of CWD cyber operations
• Perform advanced malware analysis, reverse engineering, and binary exploitation in classified environments
• Support incident response operations, including evidence collection, preservation, chain of custody, and reporting
• Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science, including study of theory, structure, and design of digital and analog components, circuits, networks, and algorithms
• Develop forensic tools, techniques, and procedures for weapons systems and embedded platforms
• Produce technical forensic reports documenting findings, methodologies, and recommendations
• Support red team/blue team/purple team exercises with forensic analysis and post-operation reporting
• Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and systems engineers on root cause analysis of discovered vulnerabilities

Requirements:

• 7 years of experience performing digital forensics and incident response work, OR meets military equivalent OJT requirement
• Demonstrated experience with forensic tools and methodologies for disk, memory, network, and mobile forensics
• Experience with reverse engineering and malware analysis in DoD or IC environment

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tharros is committed to implementing employment programs and policies dedicated to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. Learn more today.