Malware Analyst

At phia, we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients.

We are seeking a Malware Analyst to support a large Federal security operations, analysis,and threat-hunting organization. This position is based at our customer site in Arlington, VA and is currently hybrid remote at the discretion of the customer. Preferred candidates will be located within a commutable distance to Arlington, VA.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and/or reverse-engineer the behavior of malware using both static and dynamic tools and techniques.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the detection, analysis and mitigation of malware, trends in malware development and capabilities, and proficiency with malware analysis capabilities.
• Support the maintenance of malware analysis platforms and tool sets, identify requirements for new malware analysis capabilities, and contribute to the development of new malware analysis tools and techniques.
• Produce reports detailing attributes and functionality of malware, including indicators that can be used for malware identification/detection, the relationship between a given sample of malware and other known samples/families of malware, and notable features that indicate the origin or sophistication of the malware and its authors.
• Communicate and collaborate with technical staff supporting all customer SOC functions.

Requirements

Education + Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline is desired
• Demonstrated knowledge in dynamic and static analysis and tools such as IDAPro and Ollydbg
• Familiarity with analyzing disassembly of x86 and x64 binaries
• Possess basic programming and scripting skills (e.g. .NET, Perl, Java, or Python)
• Strong communications and technical writing skills
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred

• Familiarity with NOC/SOC operations
• Familiarity with Kill Chain for incident response
• Familiarity with security technologies such as IDS, IPS, and HBSS
• Familiarity with Linux OS and mobile iOS/Android
• Possess customer service experience
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, Security+, CREA)

Certifications

• One or more desired: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), and/or GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• Don't have any of these? We can help you get certified!

Security Clearance

• This position required U.S. citizenship
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• DHS EOD suitability will be required prior to start.

Who You Are

• A proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Customer service oriented and mission focused.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills

If your experience and qualifications aren’t a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.

IMPORTANT: This position may be subject to Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance requiring covered employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which the Federal Government is not enforcing at this time.

Benefits

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Who We Are

phia LLC ("phia") is a Northern Virginia-based, 8a certified small business established in 2011 with a focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security. we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.