Senior Reverse Engineer: Malware Analysis & Threat Intel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental and vision insurance

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering in Fort Meade, Maryland, is looking for a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity operations by analyzing and developing strategies against malware. Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance and relevant advanced degrees. Responsibilities include analyzing malicious binaries, creating detection signatures, and providing mitigative strategies. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 - $215,000, 3 weeks PTO, and additional health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis.
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries to understand functionality.
• Perform detailed analysis of assembly code to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain malware detection signatures using tools such as YARA.

Skills

Proficiency in reverse engineering and malware analysis

Strong experience analyzing assembly code

Familiarity with IOCs, APTs, and threat intelligence analysis

Experience creating YARA and/or SNORT signatures

Knowledge of computer networking and threat behaviors

Experience with reverse engineering TTPs

Strong analytical and 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 relevant experience

Job description

Momentum Engineering in Fort Meade, Maryland, is looking for a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity operations by analyzing and developing strategies against malware. Candidates must have a Top Secret/SCI clearance and relevant advanced degrees. Responsibilities include analyzing malicious binaries, creating detection signatures, and providing mitigative strategies. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 - $215,000, 3 weeks PTO, and additional health benefits.