Malware Analyst (Junior/Journeyman)

HII's Mission Technologies division • Fort Meade, MD

13d • $87,000 - $148,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Technologies’ Cyber & Intelligence team is seeking multiple Malware Analysts at the Junior & Journeyman levels to support an upcoming, high‑impact mission at Fort Meade. This role is part of a pending contract proposal. We are actively interviewing to identify qualified candidates in anticipation of a successful award.

Requirements

• Data Scientist 1: 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Data Scientist 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Data Scientist 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of security architectures, protocols, and tools, along with the ability to develop and assess solutions across Defensive Cyberspace Operations, Computer Network Exploitation, and Offensive Cyberspace Operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic malware analysis tasks, including observing behavior in controlled environments to support ongoing cyberspace operations.
• Prepare clear, structured summaries of malware findings, track analysis tasks in workflow tools, and share observations with team members during technical discussions.
• Contribute to routine documentation and support activities for malware analysis systems, including providing input for security‑related materials under team guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level