Internetwork Consulting Services/AGR, LLC

Summary

We are seeking an Malware Analyst to join our dynamic team at ICS. The Analyst will support the Department of State in detecting and preventing Malware attacks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing Dynamic and static analysis of malware, or suspected malware, to determine functionality and capability.
• Perform behavioral analysis through sand-boxing and leveraging virtual machines to simulate enterprise environments.
• Reverse engineer malware samples through the use of debugging tools.
• Provide a written technical report related to the scope, nature, and characteristics of identified malicious code. Identify malware IOCs, TTPs and recommend appropriate counter measures.
• Perform advanced network threat hunting to detect malicious or suspicious behavior on Department on-premises and cloud-based networks.
• Respond to security events received from CIRT and provide comprehensive findings and recommended remediation steps.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science Related Field) with min of 9 years' experience with 5 of those years specific to Malware; 6 years' experience with Masters; (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree/education)
• One or more industry standard certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER.
• Demonstrated experience performing static and dynamic analysis techniques.
• Experience using sandbox and other simulated networked environments for analysis.
• Strong critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.
• Expertise in discovering, analyzing, diagnosing, and reporting on malware events, files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues.
• Can recommend sound counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications which exploit customer communication systems.
• Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain agency Top SECRET/SCI clearance. (No felonies, no arrests in last 10 years, no use of illegal drugs for at least 1 year)
• Note: this is a federal contract, so by federal law, any use of marijuana (medical or recreational) is still considered illegal use of drugs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA 22201 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201