Senior Malware Analyst

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Cask is seeking a Sr. Malware Analyst to support the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG). As a Senior Cyber Malware Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to analyze and dissect complex malware to understand its behavior, design, and origins, thereby fortifying our clients' defenses against advanced cyberattacks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of sophisticated malware samples and identify their functionalities, capabilities, and potential impact on targeted systems and networks.
• Utilize reverse engineering techniques and specialized tools to dissect and understand the inner workings of malicious code, including unpacking, decryption, and deobfuscation.
• Stay updated with the latest cyber threats and trends and apply this knowledge to enrich the organization's threat intelligence database.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and respond to malware-related incidents, providing expert insights to contain and mitigate ongoing threats.
•  Lead research initiatives to identify malware evasion techniques and contribute to the development of advanced tools and methodologies for malware analysis.
• Conduct forensic investigations to attribute malware and cyberattacks to specific threat actors or campaigns, collaborating with internal teams and external partners when necessary.
• Create and maintain malware signatures and behavioral indicators to enable the proactive detection and prevention of malicious activities.
• Prepare comprehensive and actionable reports on malware analysis findings, effectively communicating technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate and recommend new malware analysis tools and platforms to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the analysis process.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the cybersecurity team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Required Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT-related field or at least five (5) years of demonstrated experience with DCO tools, tactics, and techniques in a large enterprise environment.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience performing malware analysis.
• Experience handling national state-level intrusions.
• Possess DoDD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Possess DoDD 8570 CSSP Incident Responder certification.
• Possess or the ability to obtain GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) or equivalent industry certification within 180 days of start.

Cask is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.  EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled
Cask is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status a qualified individual with a disability.  EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled