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Malware Reverse Engineer

X8
Hanover, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 4/13/2025

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Malware Reverse Engineer

Job Description

X8 is looking for a cleared Malware and / or Hardware Reverse Engineer to join a federal opportunity with USCC. This position is on-site in Columbia, MD, with a chance for remote work.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Perform surface, dynamic, static, manual, and automated analysis on malicious software and embedded systems.
  • Compile executable code and examine how the software interacts with its target environment for intelligence gain.
  • Ascertain malware attack capabilities, to include transmission characteristics, attributes, and intent / purpose of the software code.
  • Work closely with military and intelligence professionals to enable the understanding of malware capabilities and actors.
  • Prepare reports analytical on findings
  • Serve as subject matter expert to government leads, about hardware and software environments needed to triage malicious software.
  • Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant STEM field. Subject matter expertise in Malware and / or Hardware Reverse Engineering
  • Experience with 2 or more of the following tools : IDA Pro, Python, Wireshark, Ghidra, Binwalk, Capstone, WinDbg, Frida, Cuckoo Sandbox, OllyDbg, Fiddler, BusPirate.
  • What Desired Skills You'll Bring

  • Prior experience working in the J2 (highly desired)
  • Experience conducting Malware or Hardware RE
  • Experience with common scripting languages like Python and the Atlassian Suite of tools for code management.
  • Minimum Clearance Required

  • Current and Active Top Secret SCI w / CI Polygraph
  • Compensation

  • Pay Range : $150,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience, education)
  • Up to 5% annual salary retention bonus
  • Up to $5,000 continuing education reimbursement
  • Benefits : 100% medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • Time Off : 24 Days PTO and 13 holidays
  • 401K : up to 10% 401(k) contribution
  • Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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