Senior Malware Analyst/Reverse Engineer
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The job in short
Malware analysis and reverse engineering.
PythonJavaScriptCybersecurityNetworking
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-10-04
- Location as listed
- Camp Pendleton, California, United States
- Role
- Security Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Summary
This role supports advanced cybersecurity operations focused on malware analysis and reverse engineering in support of mission-critical systems. The position serves as a senior technical expert, conducting in-depth analysis of malicious software, identifying threat actor techniques, and contributing to cyber assessments through research, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform complex static and dynamic analysis of malicious code, ranging from commodity malware to advanced persistent threat (APT) nation-state malware
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Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering of suspicious or unknown code
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Perform deep technical analysis of cyberattack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
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Identify malware families, threat actor techniques, and significant code patterns
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Automate malware analysis and threat intelligence collection processes
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Hunt for novel malware samples, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and actor TTPs across internal and external datasets
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Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits to enhance team capabilities
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Serve as a senior subject matter expert supporting technical analysis of cyber events
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Document and present findings through detailed technical analysis reports
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Communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners
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Support peer analysts in report production and dissemination
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Contribute cybersecurity expertise to discussions and assessments related to cyber operations
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Three or more years of experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering
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Experience with malware analysis tools such as debuggers and disassemblers (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra)
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Coding or scripting experience using Python, C, JavaScript, and VBScript
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Strong understanding of operating systems, processor architectures, and computer networking
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
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Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors
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Experience developing both tactical and strategic cybersecurity tools and capabilities
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Experience in digital forensics, log analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and/or security research
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