Senior Offensive Cyber Analyst — Malware & RE Expert

Set Of X; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tech Refresh

Education & Certification Budget

Student Loan Repayment

Stock Plan

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus

Flexible Leave

Job summary

Set of X is seeking seasoned security engineers for an offensive cyber role focused on government challenges. You will work on malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response, contributing to investigations and cutting-edge research.

Join a fast-paced team that values ownership and practical results. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Expect to collaborate with small teams, document findings clearly, and develop tools to strengthen national security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of related experience in offensive cyber, reverse engineering, or malware analysis.
• Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response activities.
• Strong programming and scripting capabilities in Python, Shell, Assembly, or C/C++.
• Familiarity with automation tools and diverse operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to support cyber investigations and incident response
• Conduct red team and penetration testing using tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark
• Analyze and map network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
• Develop and enhance cyber tools, serving as a technical lead throughout the lifecycle
• Document findings and produce clear, high-quality reports for technical and non-technical audiences
• Analyze software, firmware, and hardware to identify security risks and provide actionable insights
• Apply static and dynamic analysis techniques to evaluate malicious code and recommend mitigations
• Collaborate with small, agile teams to solve complex cyber challenges

Skills

Cybersecurity Experience

Python/Scripting

C/C++

Automation Tools

Windows/Linux

IoT & RF

Network Modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Technical Field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Set of X is seeking seasoned security engineers for an offensive cyber role focused on government challenges. You will work on malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response, contributing to investigations and cutting-edge research.

Join a fast-paced team that values ownership and practical results. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Expect to collaborate with small teams, document findings clearly, and develop tools to strengthen national security.