Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman

Forensic Focus; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a skilled malware analyst to support national security cyber operations at Fort Meade. You will forensically examine compromised systems and media, perform static and dynamic malware analysis, and identify adversary TTPs to produce actionable reports and threat briefings.

The role requires cross-domain log analysis across Windows, UNIX, and network devices, with experience developing MD5 hash lists and heuristic signatures. A security clearance is likely.

Qualifications

• Proficient in malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Experience with digital forensics of media and log analysis across Windows/UNIX networks.
• Familiarity with MD5/hash lists, heuristic signatures, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Forensically analyse compromised systems and digital media.
• Develop and refine malware signatures and detection heuristics.
• Produce technical reports and threat briefings for cyber operations.

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Digital forensics

Log analysis

Windows

UNIX

Network devices

MD5 hashes

Threat intel

Job description

# Media Malware Analyst, Journeyman*Leidos***Fort Meade, MD**Onsite · Mid · Full-time### The RoleThis position supports US Cyber Command by forensically analysing compromised systems and digital media, performing static and dynamic malware analysis including reverse engineering, identifying adversary TTPs, and producing technical reports and threat briefings. The analyst also conducts log analysis, develops signatures, and maintains situational awareness across ongoing cyber operations.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates require expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering, forensic examination of digital media, log analysis across Windows, UNIX and network devices, open-source intelligence research, and familiarity with DoD cyber frameworks. Experience developing MD5 hash lists, heuristic signatures, and risk assessment methodologies is expected. A security clearance is likely required.### Who It SuitsThis role suits a mid-level digital forensics or malware analyst with a background supporting defence or intelligence community missions. Individuals comfortable operating in high-tempo, mission-critical environments — and interested in national security cyber operations — will find this role a strong fit.