Malware Analysis Journeyman: Threat Intel & Forensics

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a cybersecurity analyst to provide timely support to USCYBERCOM in identifying and analyzing emerging threats. The role requires a Top-Secret clearance and a degree in a relevant field, with five or more years of experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering.

The successful candidate will conduct forensic analysis, draft reports, and enhance situational awareness regarding cyber threats. Benefits include competitive pay of $87,100 to $157,450.

Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph required.
• Five or more years of demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis, incident handling, and reverse engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to relay complex technical data.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support to USCYBERCOM in identifying threats.
• Conduct forensic analysis on compromised systems.
• Create detailed technical analysis reports for leadership.

Skills

Malware analysis (static/dynamic)

Incident handling

Reverse engineering

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Masters' degree (favorable)

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Wireshark

Volatility

Sandboxes

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Leidos is seeking a cybersecurity analyst to provide timely support to USCYBERCOM in identifying and analyzing emerging threats. The role requires a Top-Secret clearance and a degree in a relevant field, with five or more years of experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering.

The successful candidate will conduct forensic analysis, draft reports, and enhance situational awareness regarding cyber threats. Benefits include competitive pay of $87,100 to $157,450.