Lead Offensive Cyber Analyst - Malware & Exploitation

Set Of X; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Plan

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Flex Leave

Virtual Office Reimbursement

Training Budget

Job summary

Set of X is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our offensive cyber domain team, focusing on malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response. You will tackle critical intelligence challenges and drive security across complex networks.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 7+ years of related experience, with hands-on work in Python, C/C++, and modern offensive tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of offensive cyber/reverse engineering or malware analysis experience.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to support cyber investigations and incident response
• Conduct red team and penetration testing using tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark
• Analyze and map network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Develop and enhance cyber tools, serving as a technical lead throughout the lifecycle
• Document findings and produce clear, high-quality reports for technical and non-technical audiences
• Analyze software, firmware, and hardware to identify security risks and provide actionable insights
• Apply static and dynamic analysis techniques to evaluate malicious code and recommend mitigations
• Collaborate with small, agile teams to solve complex cyber challenges

Skills

Cyber security experience

Python

Shell

Assembly

C/C++

Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or/

Windows / UNIX/Linux

IoT / SDR / RF concepts

Network design / analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

Set of X is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our offensive cyber domain team, focusing on malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response. You will tackle critical intelligence challenges and drive security across complex networks.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 7+ years of related experience, with hands-on work in Python, C/C++, and modern offensive tools.