Senior Malware Analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Comprehensive benefits package

Health care coverage

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks an experienced Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis Engineer to analyze malicious binaries and dissect assembly code for defense missions. You will translate intel into YARA/SNORT rules, assess risks, and craft mitigations across networks. A TS/SCI polygraph is required.

Salary ranges from $180,000 to $213,000 USD annually, with Nyla FLEX benefits and a comprehensive package. Columbia, MD–hybrid work, competitive leave and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline with extensive reverse engineering/malware experience.
• 7+ years in reverse engineering, malware analysis, or vulnerability research, or 5+ with a Master’s.
• High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis on malicious binaries.
• Dissect assembly code across x86/x64/ARM.
• Translate adversary intelligence into actionable detection signatures (YARA, SNORT).
• Identify operational risks and design concrete mitigation strategies across networks.
• Contribute to threat characterization and defense planning.

Skills

Malicious Binary & Assembly Analysis

APT & IOC Analysis

Malware Detection & Signature Creation

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Networking & RE TTPs

Python

PowerShell

C/C++

Go

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/C Cyber Security

7+ years reverse engineering / malware analysis / vulnerability research

Master's Degree in related field

High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years hands-on experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

x64dbg

OllyDbg

Job description

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.

Required Skills

• Malicious Binary & Assembly Analysis: Expert proficiency in static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries, reverse engineering, and reading/dissecting assembly code (x86, x64, ARM, etc.).
• APT & IOC Analysis: In-depth knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaigns, Indicators of Compromise (IOC) identification, extraction, and threat characterization.
• Malware Detection & Signature Creation: Hands-on experience developing robust malware detection mechanisms and authoring custom detection signatures using YARA and SNORT.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Proven ability to evaluate complex system/network environments to identify areas of risk and architect actionable mitigation strategies.
• Networking & RE TTPs: Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals, network protocols, and Reverse Engineering (RE) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in reverse engineering, malware analysis, or vulnerability research OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized technical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of relevant hands-on experience in reverse engineering and low-level code analysis in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Disassembly & Decompilation Tools: Mastery of industry-standard tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, x64dbg, or OllyDbg.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, C/C++, or Go for developing custom analysis scripts, extractors, and automated triage workflows.
• Sandboxing & Behavioral Analysis: Experience setting up, customizing, and analyzing telemetry from isolated analysis environments and dynamic execution sandboxes.
• Industry Certifications: Advanced certifications such as GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware), GCIH, CEH, or CISSP.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done. If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, we welcome you.

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

Pay

Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

Leave

Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

Schedule

Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It is flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

Other Benefits

Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.