Malware Analyst Mid Level

Description

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U.S. Government in Systems/Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Solutions, Mission Operations/INTEL Analysis, and Management Services in order to enable our customers to solve the most challenging problems. With continued growth comes opportunity, and we are currently searching for a Top-Secret SCI with polygraph-cleared Mid-Level Malware Analyst.

As a Malware Analyst you will support malware analyst efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report on malware in support of cyberspace operations. While representing USCYBERCOM, the candidate provides requirements, and integration support for malware analysis; updates and report on the status of assigned Workflow Management System (WMS) malware tasks; participates in technical working groups and discussions to influence recommendations to malware analysis and exploitation strategy; facilitate SSP development and certification and accreditation support for new malware analysis systems; performs triage, static, and dynamic malware analysis, and best-practice malware analytics methodologies; support operations oversight and governance for malware throughout the DODIN.

Responsibilities:

• Possesses mid to senior-level experience as a Malware Analyst with a background in cutting-edge cyberspace technologies. 
• Applies knowledge on subjects relating to the conduct of Malware Analysis activities through governance, policy oversight, and business practices
• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined Mission Assurance goals and objectives; assignments are often self-initiated
• Develops, researches, and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption 
• Performs in-depth detailed research of software and methodologies to build defensive and offensive technical capabilities for USCYBERCOM
• Often and without source code or documentation, performs system analysis, reverse engineering, as well as best practice malware analytics methodologies and analysis on Windows, Android, or UNIX-based platforms 
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of programming skills especially including C/C++ and Assembly language, Windows internal C/C++ and either UNIX/Linux or mobile (Android) platform, exploit development, and related disciplines
• Creates malware detection topologies; conducts vulnerability assessments/penetration tests of information systems. 

Requirements

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Malware Analyst 
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• A minimum of DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level III Certification, CSSP Manager
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills
• Additional Capabilities Required: 
• Understands source code, hex, binary, regular expression, data correlation, and analysis such as firewall, network flow, and system logs
• Familiar with security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and tools (authentication and access control technologies, incident handling, etc)
• Coordinates effort to develop and analyze Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) solutions.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Metasploit, x86, x64, penetration testing, python, BSides organizer, and Capture the Flag competition.

Benefits for this position include:

• 401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)
• 11 Federal holidays, 21 Days PTO
• Medical, Dental, & Vision with substantial company contributions
• Company provided Life, LTD and STD Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance Bonuses
• Tuition Assistance for Education, Training, and Professional certifications
• Career Development

Many factors can influence final salary including, but not limited to relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Final salary can also be influenced by a position’s geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

The salary Range for this position is: $100,000-$200,000

ITC is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition) citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.