Senior Media Malware Analyst — Odenton, MD at Chick-fil

About Leidos and the National Security Sector

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people, dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably, building everything on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics. We support defense and intelligence customers in their mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. This specific opportunity supports United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, underpinning support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES) to advance United States National Security objectives.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers; we're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. We are already at step 30—moving faster than anyone else dares.

About the Role

The National Security Sector seeks a highly qualified Senior-level Media Malware Analyst to provide vital on-site support to USCYBERCOM. This role is critical for identifying and analyzing sophisticated malware threats targeting the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) and associated networks. You will operate in anticipation of a potential future contract award, working within a fast-paced environment where your greatest work is ahead.

In this position, you will partner with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities. Your day will involve leading forensic analysis of compromised systems, conducting static and dynamic malware analysis, and reverse engineering malicious files. You will translate complex technical findings into actionable intelligence, delivering threat briefs and presentations to leadership. Beyond technical analysis, you will oversee the drafting of security incident response policies, correlate attack trends, and maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and state and non-state adversary tactics.

Hiring Process and Application

This requisition was originally posted on June 17, 2025. For U.S. positions, the job will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date, though this is subject to change based on business needs.

Security and Verification: Leidos is committed to the security of our hiring process. Beware of fake employment opportunities. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during the application process, nor will we advance money before work is performed. We only communicate through emails generated by the Leidos.com automated system. If you receive an email from a free commercial service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) or via WhatsApp/Telegram asking for personal or payment information, it is likely a scam. Please report such incidents to local law enforcement and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates must possess an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph. Applications should be submitted through the official Leidos careers portal. For more information on our culture and benefits, visit www.leidos.com.

Equal Opportunity and Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Work location

Work model: On-site

663, Rita Drive, Riden, Piney Orchard, Odenton, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21113, United States

Odenton, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead forensic analysis of compromised systems and media to identify adversary TTPs and intrusion artifacts
check_circleCreate technical analysis reports with actionable intelligence and deliver threat briefs to leadership
check_circleIdentify unique indicators for signature and heuristic development to detect emerging threats
check_circleOversee drafting, release, and implementation of security incident response policies
check_circleAnalyze operational reporting to correlate attack trends and support development of enterprise malware tools
check_circleConduct log and system analysis for threat detection and update DoD situational awareness mechanisms
check_circleResearch open-source intelligence to inform threat assessments and signature creation
check_circleDevelop and maintain validated MD5 hash lists for signature repositories

Requirements

verifiedActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required
verifiedBA/BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Digital Forensics, or related field (or ability to complete within one year)
verifiedEight plus years demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis, incident handling, and reverse engineering
verifiedExperience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and sandbox environments
verifiedStrong familiarity with network protocols, OS internals (Windows/Linux/UNIX), and cyber threat analysis
verifiedBroad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and Defensive/Offensive Cyberspace Operations
verifiedKnowledge of computer networking fundamentals and communications media operations

Nice to Have

Masters' Degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields. Experience developing detection signatures and writing technical reports for leadership. Deep understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission. Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains. Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations. Experience with Space-enabled CO. Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations. Familiar with the art of Data Science and its applicability to CO. Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software. Desired Certifications: GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA), Certified Malware Analyst (CMA), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI).

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth and Wellness programscheck_circleIncome Protectioncheck_circlePaid Leavecheck_circleRetirement benefits

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Malware Analysis, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Forensic Analysis, Incident Handling, Cyber Threat Analysis, Network Protocols, Windows, Linux.

Education: Masters' Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields (Favorable).

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