Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

High School / GED

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

TMC Technologies is in search of a Malware Analyst to support a federal client in Rosslyn, VA. The candidate must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before start date due to federal contract requirements. The Malware Analyst, in support of the TASO mission, will:

- Perform Dynamic and static analysis of malware, or suspected malware, to determine functionality and capability. 
- Perform behavioral analysis through sandboxing 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.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 9 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
- Possess GREM, CASP CE, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, CySA , GCIH, or similar certification. 
- 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. 

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.