The Swift Group

Malware Analyst 2

Annapolis Junction, USA

No sponsorshipDetected 14 hours ago

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About the role

Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training.
Conduct static and dynamic analysis of suspicious and malicious code to determine capabilities, behavior, and potential impact.
Analyze malware execution through host and network monitoring to identify propagation techniques and intrusion-related artifacts.

Examine audit logs, network traffic, and captured data to identify indicators of compromise and support incident investigations.
Develop technical reports documenting malware capabilities, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Create malware signatures, detection rules, and analytical techniques to improve identification and response efforts.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop new malware detection methodologies, processes, and tools.
Support continuous monitoring of malware threats across enterprise networks, hosts, mission platforms, and boundary systems.
Experience developing scripts or software using Python, C/C++, Lua, Ruby, or similar languages.
This role is responsible for conducting both static and dynamic malware analysis, identifying indicators of compromise, developing mitigation strategies, and producing technical reporting to support cyber defense operations.

Experience using malware analysis or reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Sysinternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.
Experience analyzing host artifacts, network traffic, system logs, and malware behavior to identify indicators of compromise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical reports and recommend mitigation strategies.
Desired Experience: Reverse engineering of malware using industry-standard tools.
Required Skills &
Required Skills & Qualifications: Five (5) years of cybersecurity experience.

Reverse engineering of malware using industry-standard tools.
Threat hunting and malware detection engineering.
Development of malware detection signatures and analytical methodologies.
Experience supporting enterprise cyber defense or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA.
Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are seeking a Malware Analyst Level 2 to join a mission-focused cyber team in Annapolis Junction, MD supporting the analysis of malicious code and emerging cyber threats.

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Required Certifications: Active DoD 8570 compliance with: CSSP Analyst baseline certification IAT Level II or Level III certification GIAC Ce

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