The Role
The Malware Analyst will analyze malicious code, prepare reports, recommend mitigation strategies, and improve malware detection techniques based on experience in cybersecurity and malware analysis.
Summary Generated by Built In
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a Malware Analyst to join in Annapolis Junction, MD.
OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Malware Analyst to support clients in solving difficult problems by providing recommendations based on the results of malicious code analysis. Analyze and evaluate malicious code to create technical reports for indicators of compromise and to recommend mitigation and detection actions. Work to continually improve current malware analysis techniques and identify new ways to improve malware identification best practices. Conduct research and training on comprehending emerging malicious code threats.
Responsibilities:
- Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.
- Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.
- Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSInternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.
- One (1) year of demonstrated experience with development of code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby or similar.
Requirements:
- Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification.
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III certification
- Successful completion of SPLUNK Fundamentals 1
- GIAC, GCFA or GREM certification.
- US citizenship and an active security clearance required
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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
Skills Required
- Five years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity
- Three years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis
- Two years of experience with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSInternals, FireEye AX
- One year of experience with development of code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby
- DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III certification
- Successful completion of SPLUNK Fundamentals 1
- GIAC, GCFA or GREM certification
- US citizenship and an active security clearance
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The Company
What We Do
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.
