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Avantus Federal is Hiring a Malware Analyst Near Chantilly, VA

Company Overview

Avantus Federal, recently acquired by QinetiQ US, is a mission-focused data, cyber and space services, and solutions company. As a mid-market powerhouse with an intentional blend of elite talent, infrastructure, and speed to impact, Avantus leads with technical and domain expertise for its Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal Civilian customers.

Helping to solve some of the toughest national security problems and government missions, Avantus’ offerings enable services at scale, including cyber technologies and operations, data and software solutions, digital engineering and integration, intelligence analysis and operations, transformation, and advisory services and more.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is recruiting for a Malware Analyst who will assist with leveraging and developing, automation, testing, and analysis tools that exercise the functional requirements of customer provided software in a broad range of tailored operating environments. 

Responsibilities

  • Malware Analyst will assist with leveraging and developing, automation, testing, and analysis tools that exercise the functional requirements of customer provided software in a broad range of tailored operating environments.
  • Complete projects individually with time sensitive deadlines.
  • Create, be given challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility.
  • Our ideal candidate will be passionate about applying their skills to make sure our customers achieve mission success.

Required Qualifications

  • Use standard tools such as PEid, Ghidra, File, and Strings to statically analyze a binary
  • Write a report based on findings for customer consumption that distills essential information derived from analysis.
  • Using dynamic analysis tools such as Cuckoo and QEMU to run binaries in a sandboxed environment and gather information
  • Using forensics-related python libraries to build automated scripts for binary analysis
  • Familiarity with TTPs used by malware writers
  • Collecting signatures from binaries and comparing them with existing databases
  • Using Wireshark, Snort, Suricata, and other tools to analyze network traffic associated with or containing binaries
  • Active Top Secret clearance is required. Must be willing to undergo Polygraph examination 
  • The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements under Executive Order 14042 are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automated Scripting of System Administration tasks (Bash scripting, etc.)
  • Software Development
  • Software Automation
  • Systems Administration
  • Offensive cyber operations familiarization
  • Experience with personal security products
  • Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac, etc.)
  • Familiarity with embedded/IOT, mobile devices (development/testing), networking
  • Familiarity with penetration testing and computer and network exploitation (CNE)
  • Familiarity with Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Company EEO Statement

Avantus Federal is an equal opportunity workplace and a Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by requesting an accommodations application. Avantus encourages members of historically underrepresented communities to apply and hires individuals solely based on their qualifications for the role. We strongly commit to embracing diversity and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$91k-123k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/22/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

07/17/2023

WEBSITE

e3federal.com

HEADQUARTERS

MC LEAN, VA

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

2004

CEO

EVERETT S JOHNSON

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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