Malware Reverse Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a Malware Engineer, you know that identification, evaluation, and documentation of malware play key roles in the CNO life cycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and trend identification of malicious software targeting our nation's most critical networks.

You’ll evaluate and analyze complex malicious code using tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, un–packers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. You’ll provide the findings in a technical report with details of the malware, identification parameters, advanced capabilities, and mitigation strategies. You’ll perform research in malicious software, vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics. You’ll lead the development of prototype application software or systems to demonstrate the capability or exploitation of a vulnerability.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with malware reverse engineering using static and dynamic analysis tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, virtual machines, or hex editors

• Experience with the identification and classification of malware families based on standard taxonomy and typical malware attack methodologies

• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits

• Ability to write clear and concise malware reports for dissemination

• Ability to reverse engineer binaries of various types, including x86, x64, C, C++, .NET, and Delphi

• Ability to analyze shellcode, packed and obfuscated code, and the associated algorithms

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with malware analysis and reporting or 6+ years of experience with malware analysis and reporting in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Master's degree

• GREM Certification

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.