Fort Meade Malware Analyst - TS/SCI with Poly

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies division at Fort Meade seeks Data Scientists at multiple levels to support malware analysis efforts for national security missions. Roles involve observing malware behavior, summarizing findings, tracking tasks, and contributing to security documentation.

Candidates must have a TS/SCI with Poly clearance and relevant experience, with salary ranges reflecting the location.

Qualifications

• Data Scientist 1: 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Data Scientist 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Data Scientist 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic malware analysis tasks, including observing behavior in controlled environments to support ongoing cyberspace operations.
• Prepare clear, structured summaries of malware findings, track analysis tasks in workflow tools, and share observations with team members during technical discussions.
• Contribute to routine documentation and support activities for malware analysis systems, including providing input for security‑related materials under team guidance.

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies division at Fort Meade seeks Data Scientists at multiple levels to support malware analysis efforts for national security missions. Roles involve observing malware behavior, summarizing findings, tracking tasks, and contributing to security documentation.

Candidates must have a TS/SCI with Poly clearance and relevant experience, with salary ranges reflecting the location.