Senior Reverse Engineer - Malware Analysis & Threat Mitigation

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 154,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Annual leave policy

401k matching

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a highly experienced security-focused professional to lead reverse engineering, malware analysis, and threat mitigation for high-stakes government networks. The role demands deep expertise in assembly, malware behavior, and precision detection methods.

You will evaluate risk, craft robust defense strategies, and contribute to a team delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 10+ years in reverse engineering, malware analysis, or vulnerability research; or Master’s with 8+ years in related field; or high school diploma with 14+ years hands-on experience.
• Advanced skills in static and dynamic analysis of binaries; strong assembly reading ability.
• Experience crafting YARA rules and SNORT signatures for threat detection.
• Deep understanding of network protocols and packet analysis; ability to articulate technical risk and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Operate as principal authority on malicious binary analysis, low-level program execution and advanced threat mitigation.
• Dissect complex malware architectures, hunt for APT indicators, and author precision signatures to protect networks.
• Develop and refine YARA rules and SNORT signatures for ongoing threat detection.

Skills

Reverse Engineering & Assembly

Malware Analysis & Detection

Signature Creation

Computer Networking & Protocols

Risk Evaluation & Mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security or related field

Master’s Degree in related field

High School Diploma / GED + 14+ years equivalent experience

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

x64dbg

GDB

Volatility

Job description

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a highly experienced security-focused professional to lead reverse engineering, malware analysis, and threat mitigation for high-stakes government networks. The role demands deep expertise in assembly, malware behavior, and precision detection methods.

You will evaluate risk, craft robust defense strategies, and contribute to a team delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure.