Lead Offensive Cyber Analyst: Malware & Network Exploitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Stock Plan

Flexible Leave/Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Job summary

Set of X is seeking highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to join an elite team tackling critical intelligence challenges. You will conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering to support incident response, investigations, and research on emerging cyber threats.

Role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Linux/Windows environments. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package and strong opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

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

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Python

Shell scripting

C/C++

Windows

UNIX/Linux

IoT systems

RF communications

Network architecture

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Set of X is seeking highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to join an elite team tackling critical intelligence challenges. You will conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering to support incident response, investigations, and research on emerging cyber threats.

Role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Linux/Windows environments. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package and strong opportunities for growth.