Cybersecurity Research Engineer
Core
Perform malware analysis, incident handling, and reverse engineering of intrusion artifacts to support full spectrum cyber operations for the US federal government.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity research engineer (malware analysis)
Builds
Government-approved analysis findings, detection strategies, and situational awareness mechanisms
Domain
Defense / National Security / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Malware analysis, reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, policy drafting, threat intelligence, log analysis, vulnerability research
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, x64db, C, C++, Python, Assembly, Java
Responsibilities
Perform malware analysis and incident handling; Draft and implement security incident response policies; Analyze malware discovered in DoD intrusions; Identify unique indicators, TTPs, and patterns from malware artifacts; Extract malicious files from digital media; Conduct log and system analysis for various system and network capabilities; Identify new security vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies; Deliver MD5 hash updates and maintain signature repository; Conduct analyses on the lifecycle of adversary anatomy of cyber attacks; Craft policy, guidance, and procedures for the Global Malware Exploitation Center
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
