Malware Analyst II | Threat Detection & Malware Research

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

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a Malware Analyst II for a fixed 12-hour shift at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on static/dynamic malware analysis, creating indicators of compromise, and recommending mitigations. Expect collaboration across teams, 24/7 readiness, and ongoing research on emerging threats.

Qualifications include five years in relevant security work, three years malware analysis, and DoD IAT/IAT II/CE certifications. GHIDRA, Sysinternals, and FireEye AX experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of suspicious code to determine malicious capability and potential impact.
• Perform malware analysis to create indicators of compromise and recommend mitigations and detections.
• Develop and refine malware identification techniques and reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze malware samples and artifacts from host and network monitoring.
• Generate technical reports detailing vulnerabilities and exploits used by malware.
• Develop and test mitigation strategies and detection rules.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to assess emerging threats and deliver findings.

Skills

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Malware analysis

Scripting

Virtual machines

Python scripting

Lua

C/C++

Ruby

Threat intelligence

Tools

GHIDRA

Sysinternals

FireEye AX

Job description

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a Malware Analyst II for a fixed 12-hour shift at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on static/dynamic malware analysis, creating indicators of compromise, and recommending mitigations. Expect collaboration across teams, 24/7 readiness, and ongoing research on emerging threats.

Qualifications include five years in relevant security work, three years malware analysis, and DoD IAT/IAT II/CE certifications. GHIDRA, Sysinternals, and FireEye AX experience preferred.