Malware/Forensics Analyst

Agile Defense • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Executes analyses using forensics technologies to collect computer evidence. Restores data such as documents, photos, and emails from hard drives that have been deleted, damaged, or manipulated. Presents investigation results and provides evidence for legal proceedings. Manages the investigation processes, including the analysis, documentation, and evidence handling for legal proceedings. Confirms policies, procedures, and processes related to forensic functions are updated.

We are looking for a Malware/Forensics Analyst with deep expertise in advanced technical domains. As an individual contributor, you will tackle complex, undefined technical challenges that span multiple areas or disciplines.
This role requires creativity and ingenuity to design innovative solutions, leveraging expert knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth, development, and culture of a dynamic and fast-growing cybersecurity company.
You’ll be at the forefront of shaping cutting-edge approaches in malware analysis and forensics, while helping drive the success of the organization. Analyze and investigate malware, digital artifacts and forensic evidence. Develop and apply advanced methodologies to address complex and undefined technical challenges. Perform forensic examinations on systems, applications and networks to identify indicators of compromise. Document technical findings and provide detailed reports to stakeholders. Recommend improvements to processes and procedures based on forensic analysis.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to resolve multi-disciplinary technical problems. Apply creativity and technical expertise to develop new solutions and approaches

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of malware analysis and digital forensics principles.
• Ability to identify, interpret and report on digital evidence from diverse sources.
• Strong understanding of complex system behaviors and potential attack vectors.
• Experience in conceptualizing and applying advanced technical theories and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Applicants must hold and maintain an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Executes analyses using forensics technologies to collect computer evidence.
• Restores data such as documents, photos, and emails from hard drives that have been deleted, damaged, or manipulated.
• Presents investigation results and provides evidence for legal proceedings.
• Manages the investigation processes, including the analysis, documentation, and evidence handling for legal proceedings.
• Confirms policies, procedures, and processes related to forensic functions are updated.
• Analyze and investigate malware, digital artifacts and forensic evidence.
• Develop and apply advanced methodologies to address complex and undefined technical challenges.
• Perform forensic examinations on systems, applications and networks to identify indicators of compromise.
• Document technical findings and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures based on forensic analysis.
• Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to resolve multi-disciplinary technical problems.
• Apply creativity and technical expertise to develop new solutions and approaches

What This Job Offers

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