Malware Reverse Engineer

Full Visibility LLC • Linthicum Heights, MD

4d • $190,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Full Visibility is seeking Malware Reverse Engineers in Linthicum, Maryland. The role performs static and dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering of malicious binaries to identify behavior, indicators of compromise, and potential attribution. It also develops scripts and analytical utilities for malware triage, artifact extraction, and forensic examinations.

The position analyzes digital evidence to identify adversary activity, detect anti-forensic techniques, and reconstruct user activity while maintaining chain of custody and complying with laboratory procedures. The role prepares technically accurate Malware Analysis Reports and may support tool validation, peer reviews, expert-witness preparation, quality assurance, operational metrics, training, and process improvement. An active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility are preferred.

Requirements

• Possess an active Secret clearance.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice, or a related field; four years of hands-on experience in a digital forensics, malware analysis, or reverse engineering role may substitute for the degree.
• For Level 4, hold at least one active certification—or an equivalent certification approved by the COR—from the listed certifications; certification is preferred for Levels 1, 2, and 3: GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), EC-Council Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (C|REA), DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI).
• Have proven experience performing software reverse engineering using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or equivalent.
• If assigned to certain job tasks, have verifiable completion within the last three years of a formal training course dedicated to expert-witness testimony, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure (for example, DC3’s 40-hour Forensic Trial Training course).
• Meet the experience requirement for the applicable level: Malware Analyst 1 requires at least 2 years; Malware Analyst 2, at least 5 years; Malware Analyst 3, at least 8 years; Malware Analyst 4, at least 12 years of digital forensics, malware analysis, or reverse engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret clearance or SCI eligibility.
• For Levels 1, 2, and 3, one of the listed active certifications or an equivalent certification approved by the COR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis and reverse engineering of malicious binaries.
• Identify malware behavior, indicators of compromise, and potential attribution.
• Develop scripts and analytical utilities to support malware triage, artifact extraction, and forensic examinations.
• Analyze digital evidence to identify adversary activity, detect anti-forensic techniques, and reconstruct user activity.
• Maintain chain of custody and comply with laboratory procedures.
• Prepare technically accurate Malware Analysis Reports.
• May support tool validation, peer reviews, expert-witness preparation, quality assurance, operational metrics, training, and process improvement.

What This Job Offers

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