Malware Reverse Engineer

Talon Defense, Inc.; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Híbrido; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Life insurance

Professional development and cert. Re-

Resumo da oferta

Talon Defense, Inc. in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Malware Reverse Engineer to join our team onsite.

You will analyze sophisticated code, uncover how it works, and turn findings into actionable intelligence, working with forensic examiners and analysts on mission-critical operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity or related field, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with IDA Pro or Ghidra; excellent communication and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in digital forensics / reverse engineering / malware analysis.
• Proven experience performing software reverse engineering using IDA Pro, Ghidra or equivalent tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform dynamic analysis of malware and potentially malicious files.
• Software reverse engineering of malicious binaries to determine behavior, indicators of compromise and attribution.
• Develop scripts and utilities for malware triage, artifact extraction, timelines or repetitive tasks.
• Identify indicators of compromise, persistence, lateral movement, C2, privilege escalation and credential abuse.
• Prepare complete, technically accurate Malware Analysis Reports.
• May support technical peer review, training and quality assurance activities.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Leadership

Malware Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Team Collaboration

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Equivalent tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Onsite Full-time $150,000 - $200,000 per year Posted October 2, 2026

Overview

Talon Defense seeks a Malware Reverse Engineer to join our team in Linthicum, MD, supporting mission-critical operations. In this role, you will take apart sophisticated code, uncover how it works, and turn findings into actionable intelligence. You will work alongside forensic examiners, intrusion analysts, and fellow reverse engineers on the work that matters most. If you like figuring out what makes complex code tick, enjoy hard technical problems, and want to make a real-world impact, we'd like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic analysis of malware and potentially malicious files
• Software Reverse Engineering of malicious binaries to determine binary behavior, extract indicators of compromise and potential attribution
• Develops or maintains scripts and analytical utilities for malware triage, artifact extraction, timeline development, or repetitive examination tasks
• Identifies indicators of compromise, persistence mechanisms, lateral-movement activity, command-and-control activity, privilege escalation, credential abuse and other adversary behaviors
• Prepares complete, technically accurate and formatted Malware Analysis Reports
• May support in technical peer review activities, technical input to training and quality assurance activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in digital forensics/reverse engineering/malware analysis
• One of the following certifications: GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), EC-Council Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (C|REA), DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Proven experience performing software reverse engineering using capabilities such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or equivalent tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Digital Forensics, Computer Science or related field
• Experience supporting DoW, IC or Federal customers

Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Security Clearance

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility.

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.