Senior Reverse Engineer: Malware Analysis & Threat Intel

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental, vision, life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Reverse Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland, to support cybersecurity operations. This role involves analyzing malicious software, developing detection strategies, and producing actionable intelligence to enhance system defenses. Candidates should have a strong background in malware analysis and assembly code, and must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $215,000 per year and excellent benefits, including paid holidays and a comprehensive medical plan.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis.
• Strong experience analyzing assembly code.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries to understand functionality and behavior.
• Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
• Produce actionable intelligence to strengthen system defenses.

Skills

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Assembly code analysis

Threat detection methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 11 years of relevant experience

Associate's Degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience

Tools

YARA

SNORT

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Reverse Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland, to support cybersecurity operations. This role involves analyzing malicious software, developing detection strategies, and producing actionable intelligence to enhance system defenses. Candidates should have a strong background in malware analysis and assembly code, and must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $215,000 per year and excellent benefits, including paid holidays and a comprehensive medical plan.