Malware Analyst II - 24x7 Shift Cycle (Back-Half Night Shift)

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 171,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense in Fort Meade, MD, seeks a Malware Analyst II for on‑site work on a fixed 12-hour shift. The role involves analyzing malicious code, producing technical reports, and recommending mitigations. The position is permanent and requires ongoing research into emerging threats and improved malware detection practices.

The team focuses on solving difficult problems for clients and maintaining state-of-the-art malware analysis techniques through knowledge sharing and training.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include analysing malicious code and creating technical reports with IOCs.
• Continuously improving malware analysis techniques and detection methods.
• Researching emerging threats and providing training on malware threats.

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 current malware analysis techniques and identify new ways to improve malware identification best practices.
• Conduct research and training on comprehending emerging malicious code threats.

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS

This role operates on a fixed 12-hour shift schedule. The shift schedule is permanent upon hire and does not rotate between day and night shifts or different days of the week.

• Back-Half Night: Wednesday - Saturday | 18:00 - 06:00 (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

SALARY RANGE

$171,000 - $228,000/year.

DUTIES

As a successful candidate for the Malware Analyst II, you will 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.