Malware Reverse Engineer — Threat Analytics

Talon Defense, Inc.; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Life insurance

Professional development and cert. Re-

Job summary

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

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.
• Proven experience performing software reverse engineering using IDA Pro, Ghidra or equivalent tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Malware Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Team Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Equivalent tools

Job description

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