Malware Analyst

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe. We are looking for a Malware Analyst to join in Annapolis Junction, MD. OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Malware Analyst to support clients in solving difficult problems by providing recommendations based on the results of malicious code analysis. Analyze and evaluate malicious code to create technical reports for indicators of compromise and to recommend mitigation and detection actions. Work to continually improve current malware analysis techniques and identify new ways to improve malware identification best practices. Conduct research and training on comprehending emerging malicious code threats. Responsibilities:Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity.Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with malware analysis.Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with tools such as GHIDRA, SYSInternals, FireEye AX, or similar technologies.One (1) year of demonstrated experience with development of code in languages such as Python, Lua, C/C++, Ruby or similar. Requirements:Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification.Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III certificationSuccessful completion of SPLUNK Fundamentals 1GIAC, GCFA or GREM certification.US citizenship and an active security clearance required#LI-BT1#OpsConsulting The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits. Skills: Analysis Skills, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Science, Defense Intelligence, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, Government Contracts, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Logistics, Lua, Malware, Malware Analysis, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Ruby, Security Clearance, Software Development, Software Engineering, Splunk, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen Swift SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative that provides the communications platform, products and services to connect more than 10,800 banking organisations, securities institutions and corporate customers in over 200 countries and territories. SWIFT enables its users to exchange automated, standardized financial information securely and reliably, thereby lowering costs, reducing operational risk and eliminating operational inefficiencies. SWIFT also brings the financial community together to work collaboratively to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest. SWIFT is headquartered in Belgium and has over 24 offices worldwide. In 2014 SWIFT processed more than 5.6 billion FIN messages. Company Size: 1,500 to 1,999 employees Industry: Financial Services 1973