Senior Forensic Malware Analyst

Athena Technology Group; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Performance bonuses and annual salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and inclusive work env.

Job summary

Athena Technology Group, Inc. seeks a Senior All-Source Analyst to support cyber operations at Fort Gordon, GA. The role requires expertise in digital forensics and malware analysis and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.

You will perform forensic examinations, malware reverse engineering, and threat hunting, producing detailed reports in line with DC3 guidelines. This is a full-time position at Fort Gordon with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required with CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience using digital forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy.
• Experience conducting malware analysis, malware reverse engineering, and reverse software engineering.
• Knowledge of software analysis techniques used to examine compiled binaries, understand program functionality, and identify malicious code or behavior.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical documentation, and reporting skills.
• Relevant certifications, such as GCFA or CHFI, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dead-box digital forensic examinations using EnCase, FTK, and Autopsy.
• Perform malware analysis on digital media and systems.
• Conduct malware reverse engineering and reverse software engineering.
• Analyze compiled software and malware for IOCs and threats.
• Open, manage, and close forensic cases per DC3 guidelines.
• Develop detailed forensic and malware analysis reports.

Skills

Digital forensics

Malware analysis

Threat analysis

Technical reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Autopsy

Job description

Athena Technology Group, Inc. seeks a Senior All-Source Analyst to support cyber operations at Fort Gordon, GA. The role requires expertise in digital forensics and malware analysis and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.

You will perform forensic examinations, malware reverse engineering, and threat hunting, producing detailed reports in line with DC3 guidelines. This is a full-time position at Fort Gordon with competitive compensation and benefits.