Malware Analyst II: Threat Detection & Reverse Engineering

the-swift-group; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Malware Analyst Level 2 to join a mission-focused cyber team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will conduct static and dynamic malware analysis, identify indicators of compromise, and develop mitigation strategies while producing detailed technical reports to support cyber defense operations.

Requirements include 5+ years in cybersecurity, 3+ years in malware analysis, proficiency with tools like Ghidra and FireEye AX, scripting in Python or C/C++, and a current TS/SCI with

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of cybersecurity experience.
• Three (3) years of malware analysis experience, including static and dynamic analysis.
• Experience using malware analysis or reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Sysinternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing scripts or software using Python, C/C++, Lua, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Experience analyzing host artifacts, network traffic, system logs, and malware behavior to identify indicators of compromise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical reports and recommend mitigation strategies.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of suspicious and malicious code to determine capabilities, behavior, and potential impact.
• Analyze malware execution through host and network monitoring to identify propagation techniques and intrusion-related artifacts.
• Examine audit logs, network traffic, and captured data to identify indicators of compromise and support incident investigations.
• Research operating system-specific exploitation techniques and malware attack vectors.
• Utilize scripting languages, reverse engineering tools, and virtual environments to analyze malicious code.
• Develop technical reports documenting malware capabilities, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Create malware signatures, detection rules, and analytical techniques to improve identification and response efforts.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to identify threat actors and emerging threats.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop new malware detection methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and verbal briefings.
• Support continuous monitoring of malware threats across enterprise networks, hosts, mission platforms, and boundary systems.

Skills

Malware analysis

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Python

C/C++

Reverse engineering

Technical reporting

Security clearance

Tools

Ghidra

Sysinternals

FireEye AX

Job description

Swift is seeking a Malware Analyst Level 2 to join a mission-focused cyber team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will conduct static and dynamic malware analysis, identify indicators of compromise, and develop mitigation strategies while producing detailed technical reports to support cyber defense operations.

Requirements include 5+ years in cybersecurity, 3+ years in malware analysis, proficiency with tools like Ghidra and FireEye AX, scripting in Python or C/C++, and a current TS/SCI with