Malware Analyst - Senior (STDA)
Fort Belvoir, VA

Job Description

The Celestar Corporation is looking to identify a Senior Malware Analyst who will be seated at Fort Belvoir, VA. Please review the position description below. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to apply for this challenging opportunity.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI Access and Polygraph; All information must appear in JPAS - Investigation and Polygraph must be within scope (5 - Years)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This position has been filled. However, if you're interested in being placed on a Hot Fill-Standby to Hire List, we encourage you to apply. Once an opening is determined, we will visit our candidate list and call qualified candidates in order of application date. If you're available when the vacancy surfaces…this could prove to be a Win-Win, if not….you may be available during the next call.

NOTE: It can be expected that a Hot Fill would require the select candidate to start in 2 to 4 Weeks once accepted and approved via the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conduct initial triage and detailed malware analysis and draft reports
* Respond to reports from other NSA organizations.
* Provide reverse-engineering of malware and associated malware analysis for incorporation into SIGINT products.
* Identify metadata information to include IP addresses inside the malware code, specific hash strings, files dropped and used by malware, and domain identification, URLs or unique identifying information.
* Compare malware to existing malware signatures
* Prepare detailed malware reports

REQUIREMENTS

* High School Diploma with Twelve Plus (12+) Years of experience in Malware Analysis; Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree is Highly Desired
* Must have Five (5) Years C and C++ Programming and Five (5) Years assembly language with Three (3) Years debugging experience
* Malware Certification Required; Malware Reporting Experience is Highly Desired
* Experience with program and system analyses using various tools, including IDA Pro, OllyDbg, PCAP tools, or TCP Dump
* ADET Course Completion - WINDOWS API, Malware Analysis Highly Desired
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work in fast-paced, highly visible position while dealing with customers at all levels are highly desirable
* Must be a U.S Citizen
* Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI Access and Polygraph; All information must appear in JPAS - Investigation and Polygraph must be within scope (5 - Years)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! Please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.

Come onboard with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar, a Veteran Owned Company, is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employee Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance. We also offer a 401k retirement company match, paid Holidays and Personal Time Off!

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran