Cybersecurity - Malware Analyst - GHIDRA, FireEye, Python 2/2/2026 Fort Meade, MD MD - WAR

Erias Ventures, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

Roth/Traditional 401k with Immediate V

Spot Bonuses for BD and Growth

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental

100% Company Paid Disability & Life

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Malware Analyst to advance static and dynamic analysis using GHIDRA, FireEye, and Python. You will evaluate malicious code, prepare indicators of compromise, and propose mitigation and detection actions for critical mission systems at Fort Meade.

This role emphasizes investigative rigor and clear reporting. Required experience includes malware analysis, DoD 8570 compliance, and diverse scripting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSInternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience with development of code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby or similar.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.
• Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification, IAT Level I or II certification, and CE certification
• Requires GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or Certified Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) certificate.
• Requires successful completion of the Splunk software training course "Fundamentals 1".

Responsibilities

• Conduct both dynamic and static analysis of suspicious code to establish malicious capability and impact.
• Monitor host and network activity for malware execution and propagation.
• Analyze captured data to identify intrusion-related artifacts.
• Understand OS exploitation vectors.
• Use tools and scripting to analyze malware and create reports.
• Support 24/7 monitoring of malware threats.
• Document vulnerabilities and exploits in written reports.
• Communicate findings clearly and timely.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Create malware signatures and detection rules.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to uncover new threats and mitigation techniques.
• Evaluate emerging threats.

Skills

Malware analysis

Cybersecurity

Python

Lua

C/C++

Ruby

Education

DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst baseline certification

IAT Level I or II certification

CE certification

GIAC GCFA

GIAC GREM

Splunk Fundamentals 1

Tools

GHIDRA

SYSINTERNALS

FireEye AX

Splunk

Job description

Cybersecurity - Malware Analyst - GHIDRA, FireEye, Python

• Fort Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

The Malware Analyst support clients in solving difficult problems by providing recommendations based on the results of malicious code analysis. Analyze and evaluate malicious code to create technical reports for indicators of compromise and to recommend mitigation and detection actions. Work to continually improve current malware analysis techniques, and identify new ways to improve malware identification best practices. Conduct research and training on comprehending emerging malicious code threats.

• Conduct both dynamic and static analysis of suspicious code in order to establish malicious capability and determine potential impact.
• Experience with host and network monitoring for analysis of malware execution & propagation methodologies.
• Perform analysis on captured data, such as audit, log, network traffic, et cetera, to identify any intrusion-related artifacts.
• Understanding of operating system-specific exploitation vectors.
• Analyze malicious code by employing tools, scripting languages, and leveraging virtual machines/environments.
• Support 24/7 monitoring of malware threats to networks, hosts, mission platforms, and boundaries.
• Generate documentation of vulnerabilities and exploits used by malware in written reports.
• Communicate written and verbal information in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Generate technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop signatures, techniques, and rules to identify malware vectors.
• Collaborate with internal and external organizations to discover new threats, develop mitigation techniques, processes, and tools which further the CSSP mission, as directed by the customer.
• Evaluate emerging threats.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Required skills:

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSInternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience with development of code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby or similar.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.
• Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification, and Computing Environment (CE) certification
• Requires Global Information Assurances Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certificate or Certified Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) certificate.
• Requires successful completion of the Splunk software training course "Fundamentals 1".

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $190,000 - $215,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.