Malware Reverse Engineering, Development and Execution Analyst

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition#: 1507

Job Title: Malware Reverse Engineering, Development and Execution Analyst

Location: Springfield, VA. ***Currently telework, but might move to full on-site in the future.

Clearance Level: Top Secret Clearance

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Malware Reverse Engineering, Development and Execution Operator/Analyst with deep expertise in advanced technical domains and red team operations. As an individual contributor, you will tackle complex, undefined technical challenges that span multiple areas or disciplines. This role requires creativity and ingenuity to design innovative solutions, leveraging expert knowledge of advanced cyber technical principles, theories, and red team concepts.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth, development, and culture of a dynamic and fast-growing cybersecurity world. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping cutting-edge approaches in malware creation and analysis, using artificial intelligence (AI) for malware creation (malware coding is required), and forensics, while helping drive the success of the organization. One needs to have exceptional experience in malware creation, writing malware code, and inventing novel avenues of approach to infiltrate government systems.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Analyze and investigate malware, digital artifacts and forensic evidence.

· Develop and apply advanced methodologies to address complex and undefined cyber technical and malware challenges.

· Provide malware development and execution as a part of threat emulations operations as directed for any support required after normal business hours. Be a SME in special malware operations that require focused emulation analysis of a specific system’s architecture and security posture.

· Be an expert in and accountable for utilizing a range of intelligence and other cybersecurity resources for malware development and execution to support the threat emulation operations.

· Provide, maintain and brief the malware development and execution portion of all threat emulation exercises.

· Provide associated final reports and briefs from information sharing and specific (threat emulation) actions taken to mitigation execution.

· Support the completion of all required documentation prior to each Threat Emulation operation.

· Support all required activities upon completion of each Threat Emulation operation.

· Provides support, documentation to and other threat emulation duties required.

· Perform forensic examinations on systems, applications and networks to identify indicators of compromise.

· Document technical findings and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

· Recommend improvements to processes and procedures based on forensic analysis.

· Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to resolve multi-disciplinary technical problems including the use of AI for malware creation and attack.

· Apply creativity and technical expertise to develop new solutions and approaches.

· Expert-level knowledge of malware analysis and digital forensics principles.

· Ability to identify, interpret and report on digital evidence from diverse sources including AI systems.

· Strong understanding of complex cyber and AI system behaviors and potential attack vectors.

· Experience in conceptualizing and applying advanced technical theories and methodologies.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

· Avoids major risks that aren’t part of the core, cybersecurity mission.

· Coding (your language of choice) of malware and unique ad hoc solutions to complex cyber defenses as they arise. Coding is required (not simply AI creation of malware).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Education, Background, and Years of Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant cyber experience in lieu of degree. Degree not required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills:

· 10+ years of relevant malware experience.

· Expert in malware coding (your language of choice) and unique ad hoc creation of red team operations plans.

· Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.

· Applicants must hold and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Spingfield, VA, ***Currently telework and one day a week in office but might move to entirely on site in the future.

Strength Demands

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities