Malware Analyst Mid

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Malware Analyst Mid to work in Windsor Mill office.

Position Responsibilities:

Daily duties typically include assisting the Security Operations Center (SOC) with investigations into potential malware to categorize determine behavior/intent, and extract IOCs through basic and advanced malware analysis techniques

Using the latest threat intelligence, conduct proactive research and analysis on malware samples deemed to be potential threats to the organization

For all analysis conducted, develop signatures and clearly communicate analysis and key findings in malware analysis reports

Maintain awareness of latest threats and coordinate with threat intelligence resources to augment analysis

Communicate effectively with different teams and data centers during an investigation

Salary Range: $121,253.00 - $148,198.00
General Description of Benefits: Benefits Link

Required Skills

Job Requirements:

3-5 years of experience in malware analysis / reverse engineering; 7+ years in information security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant discipline (or 7+ years in malware analysis/reverse engineering, 10+ years in information security with no degree)

Ability to create and maintain malware lab environment and conduct analysis using advanced static and dynamic malware analysis techniques

x86 Intel assembly language

Debugging

Unpacking

Windows registry

Windows system calls

Wireshark

IOC extraction

Signature creation & detection engineering

Linux operating system

Ability to interpret, debug, and deobfuscate various high-level languages (e.g., PowerShell, C/C++, JavaScript, Visual Basic, PHP)

Desired Skills

One or more Certifications/Licenses:

GREM

CREA

GCFA

GNFA

GCIA

CSFA

Other certification or training as relevant

Additional Experience Preferred:

Volatility or other Memory Forensics tools

AWS EC2, S3, and Lambda management

Python scripting

Conduct forensics investigations

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.