Senior Malware Analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis Engineer to support critical defense missions. You will perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis on malicious binaries, dissect assembly code, and unravel complex APT TTPs.

You will translate adversary intelligence into actionable detection signatures using YARA and Snort, identify operational risks, and design concrete mitigation strategies across computer networks. An active TS/SCI polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries.
• Ability to dissect assembly code and understand complex APT TTPs.
• Proven track record translating adversary intelligence into detection signatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis on malicious binaries.
• Dissect assembly code and unravel complex APT TTPs.
• Translate adversary intelligence into actionable detection signatures (YARA, SNORT).
• Identify operational risks and design concrete mitigation strategies across computer networks.
• Collaborate with team to integrate findings into defenses.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Assembly analysis

Tools

YARA

SNORT

Job description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking a highly skilled Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis Engineer to join our team in supporting critical defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis on malicious binaries, dissect assembly code, and unravel complex Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). You will translate adversary intelligence into actionable detection signatures (YARA, SNORT), identify operational risks, and design concrete mitigation strategies across computer networks.

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$213,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.