Malware Analyst SME

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as our Malware Analyst SME in Quantico, VA.

Roles And Responsibilities

You will...

• Conduct analysis of digital evidence to support computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of system/network vulnerability mitigation.
• Employ appropriate techniques for Surface Analysis, Runtime Analysis, and Static Analysis of suspected malware to support incident investigation.
• Integrate the results of malware and forensic analysis tasks into new and existing detection use cases.
• Analyze malware to determine its capabilities, intent, indicators, and origin.
• Confirm what is known about an intrusion and discover new information using industry-standard malware and digital forensic analysis techniques.
• Examine recovered data for information of relevance to the investigation.
• Utilize forensically sound procedures, such as duplicating the evidence to ensure the original evidence is not modified.
• Process various types of media, including, but not limited to, hard drives, compact disks, solid-state storage media, mobile phones, GPS, and all tape formats.
  
  

Must-Haves

You possess...

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A Top Secret clearance.
• Five or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience and programming experience.
• An Associates Degree.
• An IAT Level III Certification (per DoD 8140.03).
• An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs.
  
  

Nice-To-Haves

• Leadership experience.
  
  

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2023 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense Is The Premier Service Solutions Provider Supporting The Service And Joint Cyberspace Operations And Intelligence Community In Three Core Areas Of Expertise

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training
  
  

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
• Unique Flexible PTO
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
• Free financial advising from qualified experts
• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $5,000 per referral OR $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
• Access to our Company Swag Store
  
  

Benefits

CRD fully supports Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$125,000 - $165,000 / year

Salary Ranges Provided Are Subject To The Following Variables And Circumstances, Which May Impact Whether The Actual Paid Salary Falls Within The Range

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.