Senior Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer Onsite (Camp Pendleton, CA)

Contingent Position Active Secret Security Clearance Required

An organization is seeking a Senior Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer to provide Data Management and Cybersecurity services in support of Testing, Engineering, Integration, and Sustainment of Marine Corps C5ISR Programs of Record. This is an onsite role at Camp Pendleton, CA.

• Perform complex static and dynamic analysis of malicious code, ranging from commodity malware to advanced persistent threat (APT) nation-state malware.

• Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering of suspicious code.

• Perform deep technical analysis of cyberattack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

• Identify malware families, actor techniques, and significant code sequences.

• Automate malware analysis and intelligence-gathering processes.

• Hunt for novel malware samples, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and actor TTPs in internal and external datasets.

• Research threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits to enhance team capabilities.

• Serve as a senior expert supporting technical analysis of cyber events.

• Document and present findings in detailed technical analysis reports.

• Communicate effectively with business representatives, technology specialists, and vendors.

• Assist peer analysts in the production and dissemination of reports.

• Contribute technical expertise and cybersecurity perspectives to cyber assessments.

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering.

• Experience with debuggers, disassemblers, and malware analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra).

• Experience coding/scripting with Python, C, JavaScript, and VBScript.

• Knowledge of operating systems, processor architectures, and computer networking.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Ability to coordinate, collaborate, and gain the trust of business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.

• Experience developing tactical and strategic tools and capabilities.

• Background in Forensics, Log Analysis, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and/or Security Research.