Malware Analyst 2 (LIOT) Job in Arlington, Virginia Us
This position is contingent upon contract award.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Northrop Grumman Information System's Cyber Technology Operations team. The Malware Analyst will support a large government contract that is at the front edge of protecting the
nation's greatest information. The Malware Analyst provides planning, policy, requirements, and operations support for DHS. Responsibilities include identification and development of mission enhancement opportunities, reporting on evolving Cyber policy trends and issues, and review and evaluate cyber policy directives/documents. Conduct research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats, and the methods and processes employed by adversary employment of cyber warfare techniques, as well as offensive capabilities. The Malware Analyst will provide support to an enhance Cyber requirements analysis and tracking process, including highly focused studies and analyses to support development of processes for the identification, refinement, and prioritization methodology of Cyber requirements. Resolves highly complex malware and intrusion issues using computer host analysis, forensics, and reverse engineering. Discovers, analyzes, diagnoses, and reports on malware events, files and network intrusion and vulnerability issues. Recommends counter measures to malware and other malicious type code and applications that exploit customer communication systems. Conducts reverse engineering for known and suspected malware files. Develops analysis and make recommendations for the purchase of hardware and or software that will mitigate malware intrusions. Develops policies and procedures to investigate malware incidents for the entire computer network. Assists in the development and delivery of malware security awareness products and briefings.
Basic Qualifications:
2 Years with Bachelors in Science or 6 years in lieu of
Bachelor's degree. 0 Years with Masters.
2+ years experience in Cyber security required. Malware
focus desired.
Active TS/SCI clearance with DHS Suitability required
Preferred Qualifications:
MSCE, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP desired
CERT experience desired
Department of Homeland Security experience desired
Relocation assistance is not available.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
