Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst

2 days ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States 00100 LEIDOS, INC. Full time
Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst

At Leidos, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our Cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for analyzing and investigating cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth technical analysis of malicious code (malware) to understand its inner workings and develop defensive countermeasures.
  • Perform malware analysis using static and dynamic methodologies, including debuggers, disassemblers, and sandbox execution.
  • Produce malware reports to disseminate to the watch floor and enterprise.
  • Support incident response efforts, including investigating computer and information security incidents, conducting comprehensive analysis of all types of computer code, and collaborating with analytical counterparts.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and ROE templates, and participate in briefings to provide expert guidance on new threats.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, plus eight (8) years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, and/or cyber forensics.
  • Experience in supporting malware analysis and forensics in cyber operations, and/or federal law enforcement.
  • Hands-on experience with EnCase, Axiom, FTK, CrowdStrike Falcon, Volatility, Security Onion, Suricata, Splunk, and signature development/tuning.
  • Proficient working in Windows and Linux operating systems, and experience with malware tools such as Wireshark, OllyDBg, IDA Pro, RegShot, TCPDump, WinHex, Windbg, or PEid.
  • Experience writing scripts/tools to develop an analysis capability, including applying basic analytic methods such as computer programming and debugging programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working in a DHS or other federal government agency SOC/NOC/NOSC environment.
  • Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
  • Proficient in one or more of the following computer languages: Python, Bash, Visual Basic, or PowerShell.

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application today.



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