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Job Description Job Description Special Aerospace Security Services, Inc. (SASSI) Position Title: Malware Analyst – Mid-Senior Level Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site at Government Facility) Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred) Position Summary: SASSI is seeking a highly skilled Mid - Senior Malware Analyst to join our team in support of a U.S. Government customer in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in malware analysis, mobile forensics, and threat detection, and will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. This is a senior-level role, and candidates are expected to operate independently without the need for technical training in the required disciplines. Training will be focused solely on understanding and aligning with Customer-specific tools and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Conduct advanced static and dynamic analysis of malware to uncover behavior, capabilities, and delivery mechanisms Perform reverse engineering using tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja to understand compiled code and embedded threats Lead and conduct mobile device forensic investigations (iOS and Android) to identify compromise indicators, malicious behavior, or policy violations Conduct file and software analysis to detect malicious payloads, trojans, scripts, and obfuscation techniques Analyze emails and attachments to detect phishing attempts, payload delivery vectors, and social engineering patterns Perform deep-dive URL and domain analysis to identify malicious redirection, C2 infrastructure, or spoofing tactics Capture and analyze volatile memory, system logs, and artifacts from compromised endpoints Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommend remediation Collaborate with incident response, security operations, and cyber threat intelligence teams Assist with development of detection signatures, IOCs, YARA rules, and threat models based on analysis findings Minimum Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship required Active Secret Clearance required (TS/SCI strongly preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, or a related discipline (Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a case-by-case basis) **** Required Skills and Tools: 8+ years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, forensics, or cyber threat detection Demonstrated ability to work independently at a senior level, with no technical training requiredin the following areas: Mobile forensics File and software analysis Email analysis to detect phishing URL and domain analysis Strong understanding of: Windows and Linux internals Memory structures, file systems, and executable formats Network protocols and traffic analysis (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS) IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Radare2 Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting for automation Volatility, Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, FTK, EnCase, X-Ways Cuckoo Sandbox, ANY.RUN, VirusTotal Enterprise Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, STIX/TAXII, and threat intel feeds Required Certifications (One or More): Approved IAT Level III Certifications: CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) CISSP (ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional GCED – GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender GCIH – also accepted here Preferred Certifications (One or More): GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware)

OSCP / OSCE / OSEP

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) CREA (Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst)

CISSP, GCFA, GNFA

Position Type & Schedule: Full-Time / Regular Exempt (Salaried) Location: On-site in a secure government facility in Arlington, VA Travel: Minimal #J-18808-Ljbffr SPECIAL AEROSPACE SECURITY SERVICES INC

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