Senior Reverse Engineer: Malware Analysis & Threat Intel

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity and mission operations by analyzing malicious software, identifying threats, and developing detection and mitigation strategies.

The role focuses on reverse engineering binaries, evaluating adversary techniques, and producing actionable intelligence to strengthen system defenses. Candidates should have strong experience with malware analysis, assembly code, and threat detection methodologies within complex

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Experience 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 in networked systems.
• Experience with reverse engineering TTPs.
• Ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reverse engineer malicious binaries to understand functionality and intent.
• Perform detailed assembly code analysis to identify vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.
• Identify and analyze IOCs and APTs to map threat activities.
• Develop malware detection signatures using YARA and SNORT.
• Conduct threat analyses and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Provide mitigation strategies and remediation recommendations to reduce risk.
• Apply TTP knowledge to support threat analysis in networked environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to improve detection and response.
• Document findings, methodologies, and recommendations for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

NSA Full Scope Polygraph

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Assembly language

Threat intelligence analysis

YARA/SNORT signatures

Networking knowledge

TTPs analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Tools

YARA

SNORT

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Reverse Engineer to support cybersecurity and mission operations by analyzing malicious software, identifying threats, and developing detection and mitigation strategies.

The role focuses on reverse engineering binaries, evaluating adversary techniques, and producing actionable intelligence to strengthen system defenses. Candidates should have strong experience with malware analysis, assembly code, and threat detection methodologies within complex