Malware Analyst

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking an experienced Malware Analyst in Annapolis Junction, MD to support DoD cybersecurity missions through rigorous malware analysis, reporting, and mitigation guidance.

You will analyze malicious code, develop indicators of compromise, and help improve detection and mitigation capabilities while staying aligned with DoD cyber standards and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Five years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.
• Three years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.
• Two years with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSINTERNALS, FireEye AX, or similar.
• One year developing code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate malicious code to create technical reports for indicators of compromise and to recommend mitigation and detection actions.
• Work to continually improve malware analysis techniques and identify new ways to improve malware identification best practices.
• Conduct research and training on comprehending emerging malicious code threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Malware analysis

Programming/scripting

Tools

GHIDRA

SYSINTERNALS

FireEye AX

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Malware Analyst to join in Annapolis Junction, MD.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Malware Analyst to 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.

Responsibilities:

• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III certification
• Successful completion of SPLUNK Fundamentals 1
• GIAC, GCFA or GREM certification.
• US citizenship and an active security clearance required

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