Senior Malware Forensics Analyst

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leader in technology and security solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Maryland to provide critical support for USCYBERCOM. The role requires a strong background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident handling. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance along with at least eight years of experience in cybersecurity. This position involves leading forensic analysis and creating detailed reports to support defense operations. Competitive salary range from $107,900 to $195,050.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
• Eight plus years' demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis.
• Strong familiarity with network protocols and cyber threat analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support for identifying and assessing threats in Cyberspace.
• Lead forensic analysis of compromised systems.
• Create technical analysis reports with actionable intelligence findings.

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Incident handling

Cyber threat analysis

Communication skills

Analytical production

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Masters' Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Wireshark

Sandbox environments

Job description

A leader in technology and security solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Maryland to provide critical support for USCYBERCOM. The role requires a strong background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident handling. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance along with at least eight years of experience in cybersecurity. This position involves leading forensic analysis and creating detailed reports to support defense operations. Competitive salary range from $107,900 to $195,050.