Malware Analyst / Reverse Engineer

Bytoa; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytoa in the United States is seeking a Reverse Engineer to support defensive cyber operations. You will perform malware analysis, reverse engineering, and correlate findings to intelligence and actor TTPs, developing IOCs and mitigations to reduce risk.

Requires 8 years with a BS or 6 years with an MS in a technical discipline, active TS/SCI with a polygraph clearance, and hands-on experience with C, C++, and malware analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Knowledge of Assembly language and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Familiarity with C and C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to support defensive cyber operations.
• Correlate findings to intelligence and actor TTPs to identify risk areas.
• Develop IOCs and mitigations (e.g., YARA signatures) to reduce threat exposure.

Skills

malware analysis

reverse engineering

Assembly

TTPs

IOCs

C++

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline

M.S. in a technical discipline

Job description

Description

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Reverse Engineer to support a critical mission. In this role, you'll be supporting defensive cyber operations (DCO) performing malware analysis and reverse engineering, correlating those to intelligence and actor TTPs, and developing IOCs and mitigations. You'll also be responsible for identifying, communicating, and mitigating risk areas.

Salary range:$200,000-215,000

Disclaimer:Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Experience with malware analysis
• Experience with reverse engineering
• Experience analyzing Assembly
• Understanding of adversary TTPs
• Experience developing IOCs and signatures (e.g., YARA)
• Experience with C, C++

Experience Requirement

• 8 yrs. with a B.S. in a technical discipline
• 6 yrs. with a M.S. in a technical discipline

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI with a polygraph