Cyber Espionage Reverse Engineer - Accenture/iDefense Ashburn, VA, United States Bookmark Share Print 748 3 9

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The iDefense mission is to provide actionable, timely and relevant decision support to IT security and business operations. We support some of the largest organizations in the world across multiple sectors, in both the public and private sector. If our mission and work environment sound appealing, check out the opportunity below with our Malware Analysis and Countermeasures team.

iDefense seeks an experienced Malware Reverse Engineer to join our Cyber Espionage team in VA.

The engineer will work within an interdisciplinary team of engineers and intelligence analysts who evaluate the tools deployed in cyber-attacks as well as the tactics and procedures used by cyber-espionage operators. Main responsibilities include researching, tracking and reporting on cyber-espionage, provide indicators of compromise, countermeasures, indications & warnings.

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent technical and analytical skills to research the latest espionage malware families, conduct independent research, analyze cyber threat data, and create intelligence reports.

Qualifications: BS in Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other relevant security field, or comparable experience4+ years’ experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering.

Understanding of cyber-espionage malware, the groups behind targeted attacks, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Proven experience with IDA-Pro, Debuggers, and Network Traffic Analysis.

Knowledge of programming and scripting languages: Assembly x86/x64, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, and HTML.

Ability to analyze obfuscated code.

Deep understanding of operating system internals and Windows API.

Experience with computer forensics and malware analysis tools.

Knowledge of malware packers, obfuscation techniques, and exploit kits.

Familiarity with mitigation strategies such as Snort and YARA signatures.

Knowledge of the security concerns facing large enterprises and government agencies.

Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

ProdUces clearly written and concise research reports.

Ability to prepare and present research findings in both client and public settings.

Candidates must be self-starters, quick learners, team player, detail-oriented and should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven environment.

Candidates must recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to maintain or develop professional contacts in the cyber security community.