We are seeking a Malware Analyst to support a Gov't client in Reston, VA. You MUST have active TS/SCI clearance as a minimum to be considered.
Responsibilities/Experience:
• IDA Pro experience
• knowledge of C/C++
• Able to Reconstruct unknown file formats & data structures
• Understand unpacking, deobfuscation, and anti-debugging techniques
• Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Familiarity with standard software used in reverse engineering (IDA, WinDbg, VMWare)
• Familiarity with common malware behavior such as packers, process hollowing, anti-analysis techniques, etc
• Conducts vulnerability assessments/penetration tests of information systems - Ensures software standards are met
• Be able to reverse-engineer compiled executable code to examine how programs interact with their environment
Common Tools used:
• Debuggers (such as OllyDbg, WinDbg)
• Disassembler (IDA Pro)
• System Monitors (like Process Monitor, RegShot, Process Explorer)
• Network Monitors (like TCP View, Wireshark)
• Packer Identifier (PEID)
• Binary Analysis Tools (like PE Explorer, Malcode Analysts Pack)
• Unpacking Tools (like Ounpack, GUNPacker)
• Code Analysis Tools (like LordPE, ImpRec)
Any of the following certifications would be nice to have:
• Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
• Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)-EC-Council
• Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (CWAPT)
• Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)