Malware Reverse Engineer

Full Visbility; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Visibility LLC is seeking Malware Reverse Engineers, located in Linthicum, MD. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance with Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred and have a degree in digital forensics, CS, cybersecurity, IT, or related fields, or 4 years of hands-on experience.

Responsibilities include static/dynamic malware analysis, scripting for triage, artifact extraction, and maintaining chain of custody.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 years of hands-on experience in digital forensics / malware analysis / reverse engineering substituted for degree
• Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred)
• Certifications: GIAC GREM, EC-Council C|REA, DC3 DFE, GIAC GCFA, CHFI
• Proven experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis to identify behavior and indicators of compromise
• Develop scripts and analytical utilities to support malware triage and artifact extraction
• Maintain chain of custody and compliance with laboratory procedures
• Prepare accurate Malware Analysis Reports and support tool validation, peer reviews, and expert-witness preparation

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Digital forensics

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field

Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred)

Certifications: GREM, C|REA, DFE, GCFA, CHFI

Experience levels by Malware Analyst (2/5/8/12 years)

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Linthicum Heights, United States.

Full Visibility LLC is a federally certified Small Business that delivers innovative technical solutions to address the nation's most critical and sensitive missions. Founded in 2006, our extensive technical capabilities and expertise support federal and state government agencies with over 100 cleared technical experts specializing in mission solution areas of Digital, AI & Analytics, Cyber, and Engineering.

With offices in the National Capital Region, Quantico, VA, and Huntsville, AL -- we deliver critical technical solutions to various federal government agencies and departments.

Job Description

FullVisibilityisseeking Malware Reverse Engineers, locatedin Linthicum, MD

Candidate MUST possess an ACTIVE Secret, Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance Preferred

Responsible for performing static and dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering malicious binaries to identify behavior, indicators of compromise, and potential attribution. Develops scripts and analytical utilities to support malware triage, artifact extraction, and forensic examinations. Analyzes digital evidence to identify adversary activity, detect anti-forensic techniques, and reconstruct user activity while maintaining chain of custody and compliance with laboratory procedures. Prepares technically accurate Malware Analysis Reports and may support tool validation, peer reviews, expert-witness preparation, quality assurance, operational metrics, training, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret Clearance/SCI Eligibility preferred)
• A bachelor's degree in digital forensics,computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice, or arelated field (4 years of hand-on experience in a digital forensics / malwareanalysis / reverse engineering role can be substituted for a degree)
• Possession of at least one of the followingactive certifications (or an equivalent certification approved by the COR)required for Level 4 (preferred for Levels 1 / 2 /3) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM),EC-Council Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (C|REA), DC3 Cyber TrainingAcademy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst(GCFA), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Proven experience performing software reverseengineering using capabilities such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or equivalent tools
• Verifiable completion of a formal trainingcourse dedicated to expert witness testimony, rules of evidence, and courtroomprocedure (e.g., DC3's 40-hour Forensic Trial Training course) within the lastthree (3) years is required if assigned to certain job tasks
• The appropriate years of digital forensics /malware analysis / reverse engineering experience per level:
• Malware Analyst 1: A minimum of two (2) years ofdigital forensics / reverse engineering / malware analysis experience
• Malware Analyst 2: A minimum of five (5) yearsof digital forensics / reverse engineering / malware analysis experience
• Malware Analyst 3: A minimum of eight (8) yearsof digital forensics / reverse engineering / malware analysis experience
• Malware Analyst 4: A minimum of twelve (12)years of digital forensics / reverse engineering / malware analysis experience

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local market conditions, and candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. A reasonable salary range for this position is$190k - $240K.

About Full Visibility

Full Visibility LLC is a federally certified Small Business that delivers innovative technical solutions to address the nation's most critical and sensitive missions. Founded in 2006, our extensive technical capabilities and expertise support federal and state government agencies with over 100 cleared technical experts specializing in mission solution areas of Digital, AI & Analytics, Cyber, and Engineering.

Our technologists are recognized as industry leaders with demonstrated expertise in innovating and transforming our client environments in support of national security and law enforcement. Headquartered in Tysons, VA - with locations in Chantilly, VA, Quantico, VA, and Huntsville, AL - we have specialized experience supporting sensitive missions and an understanding of the niche skillsets required to overcome challenges in these environments. Our clients benefit from an enthusiastic and reliable team of talent with high employee morale and retention based on our FULL EMPLOYEE approach where each employee’s professional and personal well-being is considered. Our focus on employee development, success, and morale is demonstrated by our consecutive top ranking as the Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal as a thirteen-time honoree. Full Visibility has also been included on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list eight times since 2014.

Full Visibility currently has over 20 active contracts with 100 billable staff supporting 21 clients in the Intelligence and Law Enforcement communities. As part of our commitment to partnerships, we are teammates with 13 prime contract holders. Additionally, Full Visibility holds contracts on several vehicles, such as GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), DISA SETI, DIA SITE III, HCaTS, as well as several classified vehicles. Our portfolio includes experience serving the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as commercial clients.

Full Visibility LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.